Grill cleaner

[mudcat100]

A while back someone posted a way to clean a grill other than a wire brush.I grilled chicken the other day and I found a piece of wire from my wire brush on the chicken. I would appreciate suggestions.Thanks.

 

[Comrad]

I've heard of a balled up bunch of aluminum foil works good.

I've been brushing my grill for over 30 years and never had a problem. I think it helps to occasionally get a new brush.

I never have problems with this brush.

 

[kwselke]

Chore-Boy copper or stainless scouring pads and or a paint scraper will knock off most loose dirt. Preheating the grill will kill the germs. I've pretty much moved away from brass or stainless brushes because of bristles coming off the brush and the related issues.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Let the dog lick it after it cools-then when you heat it up for the next go around the fire kills any doggie germs. Kill two birds with one stone; get a happy dog and a clean grill.

 

[kwselke]

Let the dog lick it after it cools-then when you heat it up for the next go around the fire kills any doggie germs. Kill two birds with one stone; get a happy dog and a clean grill.

Is that the same dog that eats fishing lures?

 

[Geno44]

I had a neglected grill and used an SOS pad, rinsed, then a Scotchbrite pad, then rinsed, then a good scrubbing and rinsing with detergent and a cotton cloth. It took a little time but turned out real well.

 

[quneur]

Haven't tried it yet but oven cleaner. That stuff will clean anything. You use it in the oven so why can't you use it on the grill?

 

[Mike McLellan]

I wasn't aware that you were supposed to clean them. Is this some new government intrusion?

 

[max]

A couple of years ago a local guy was having serious stomach problems. He had lost a lot of weight and was in a great deal of pain. A couple of doctors could not figure out what was wrong, but he had a serious infection. They did a cat scan and found ONE wire bristle from a grill brush poking through the wall of his intestine. It was removed surgically and he recovered.

 

[Tommytom092971]

A great way to clean it is to lay tin foil over the grates. Then turn the grill on high. Leave the lid closed for 10-15 minutes. But try to clean most of the loose debris out of the bottom so it doesn't turn into a ragging grease fire.. Always worked good for me. Turns everything into ash.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Is that the same dog that eats fishing lures?

Yep!!!

 

[Hodgin]

I used to use a wire brush but too many cases of wire getting into food for me. Now, I use the scraper part of a grill cleaner on a hot grill for routine maintenance.

When things get too bad I use Simple Green Heavy Duty BBQ and Grill Cleaner. I hang the grill rack on a Shepard's Hook, spray it, and hose it off. I grill alot and probably use the SG two or three times a year.

Simple Green Heavy Duty BBQ & Grill Cleaner

 

[bagga]

the only cleaning mine get is to scrape off the heavy build up with the biggest craftsman screwdriver they make. anything that doesn't come off with that stays on the grill. i have never washed a grill.

 

[brucev]

My wife (wonderful woman indeed!) bought me a little gadget that is the ne plus ultra of grill cleaning tools. It consist of a wood handle with a steel rod sticking out from the handle. On the end of the 15" long rod is a brass disk with various sized notches cut into the curve of the disk. You simply find the notch that barely admits the size of the wire on the grill surface, then you scrape away. It will very easily eliminate all the scale, etc., that remains after grilling.

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

I do scrape some, but no brushes. I sterilized by fire -- has worked for over 40 years for me--

 

[fat tom]

When you clean all of the crud off of the grill,you don't get those great grill marks on your steak.
f.t.

 

[walkin jack]

I do scrape some, but no brushes. I sterilized by fire -- has worked for over 40 years for me--

^^^ this ^^^

I only cook with wood. I don't know about gas grills but when I light my Hickory, mesquite, red oak, fruitwood, black walnut, or pecan fire I lay the the grill racks on it while it gets to rollin'. That cleans and sterilizes it and you don't have to touch it with any kind brush or foil or any cleaning products. It's ready to go by the time the fire gets right.

 

[Airpark]

Put it in the oven and turn it to self clean for about an hour or so.

I do this for my cast iron pots, pans, and skillets...works wonders. Of course you have to re-season them again...but they are cleaned.

 

[beach elvis]

If you're a charcoal guy, put it on top of the chimney as the coals heat up. Fire burns it all off and sterilizes it. What is this...howdjacallit..."gr-r-ill br-rush" of which you speak?

 

[chief38]

I have been using a wire brush all my life with no stray "hairs" on any food. I don't use the cheap grill brushes sold specifically for that purpose, but a wire brush found in a hardware store. They are stronger, have more bristles and never shed. They are also stiffer and more dense therefore doing a quicker and better job. If you are still worried about bristles on the food, simply wipe the grate with a paper towel after wire brushing it to insure there is nothing left behind.

The other thing I do is after cooking the food, I leave the grill on high for a couple of minutes which burns off all the sauces, excess food, and dirt - makes cleaning with a brush a snap.

 

[duppie]

Get the grill as hot as it would go,don't touch for 10 minutes,then scrape off any remaining residue that hasn't turned to ash with a piece of wadded up Aluminum foil held by tongs, wait for grates to cool and cover lightly with a neutral oil for next grilling session.
I've been cleaning and maintaining my grills in this fashion for more than 30 years and it works.

 

[USMCHEROS]

I use Weber grill cleaner and a wire scrub brush on my grill racks and it cleans it very well.

 

[loutent]

After getting the grates hot, use a metal brush to scrape the gunk off, but always wipe the grates down afterward with a rolled up paper towel dipped in oil to remove any small items that might remain (from the brush). Some use half an onion to wipe it down. I have been using the paper towel wipe for the last couple of years - it also helps keep the grates seasoned and prevents sticking.

 

[ILLWIND]

I use a grill brush to get the crusty stuff loose, then, Its hard to beat an Authentic Scotchbrite pad...the coarse ones made for BBQ grills. Wipe down with cooking oil after scraping. Another trick is to spear a half onion, dip in oil and rub it on grill grates. Saw that on Steve Raicklen(?) show.

 

[therevjay]

If its a charcoal grill just build a roaring fire when lighting. Who cares if its clean? Its sterile!

 

[Hobie1]

For those pesky stickys on the grate

This works for me!
What is this "turn the grill to high" that you speak of??

 

[41 fan]

I got this idea from the local Japanese Steak House. When their chef is through cooking, he uses a folded up towel soaked in water and scrubs the grill with the towel on the end of a spatula. I do the same thing on my grill and that removes the majority of the residue. Dean

 

[mstuhr]

Mother of all grill cleaners

I get a cup style wire brush for an angle grinder. I take about a two and a half foot long piece of 3/4 inch pipe and hammer it flat on one end, drill it and bolt the cup brush to it.
The one I have now is ages old and going strong.
Thanks
Mike

 

[carpriver]

Dish washer on pot scrubber.

 

[Onomea]

For a gas grill, just turn that puppy up to full blast for ten minutes after you're done cooking. Burn it all off. Scrape off the carbon when you fire up the next time.

For charcoal, let the coals keep going going for a while after you're done cooking. Same deal.

Grills should not be greasy.