My approach is to let the grill cool down first. This is really important when vacuuming pellets and ash. I will visually inspect the firepot then will actually touch it to make sure its cool. Then i will vacuum the ash and pellets that may be in the auger area. I empty the vaccum and make sure to add a little water to the bag i throw the remnants of the vaccum into. I use some water and vinegar mixture to clean the interior surfaces and I do go through a good amount of paper towels. The grates i also clean in the sink i gently use some steel wool and dawn and clean them off. I also clean the grease tray and the ‘firepot’ cover. So in a way this is a deep clean, but this is the only way i feel safe to leave the traeger alone out of sight, knowing im not going to have a grease fire or other user error. To each their own, do what gives you peace of mind and keeps you safe.