On Friday, 23 August 2019 14:39:58 UTC+1, David WE Roberts (Google) wrote:

Worth considering using some strong plastic sheeting to rest the BBQ bits
on whilst you are treating them. Acid tends to rot most things it comes in
contact with, especially clothing.

.... and teeth. Many fizzy drinks contain a significant amount of
phosphoric acid. Dentists use concentrated phosphoric acid to etch
the surface of cavities so as to improve the adhesion of composite
filling resins.
It also makes an excellent flux for soldering to stainless steel.

John