Barbecue/Grill soot

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Recently my grill has developed a black soot on  its racks which then transfers to the meat.  What is causing this and how do I remedy the problem.
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Answer
what type of grill: gas or charcoal.  Soot can be caused by many things: bad gas, accumulation, bad air flow.  Have you ever cleaned it? I mean really cleaned it: taking it apart and cleaing everything.  Do you normally wipe/brush down the grates before and after cooking?

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