New Grill Brush Design

[Dr ROK]

Max Good maybe you could give this a review. Looks promising.

https://www.thegrommet.com/brushtech?utm_campaign=20150527&utm_content=23035&utm_medium=email&utm_source=CC&trk_msg=2H0P17FGM18KH4NLVUG3B07L6S&trk_contact=1L99HF40CS7FRF2LMGG639N8S0

[oldsteve]

Just saw a story today on my local news about a lady having to have emergency surgery to remove a brass bristle from her intestine. Ouch! I too would like to see a review on this new brush.

oldsteve

[richinlbrg]

Looks pretty cool - Why didn't I think of that??

[Powersmoke_80]

@Dr ROK,I'm not sure I would want to use it! They say it's made of GALVENIZED STEEL in the comments after video per Zaven from brush tech .
Who would use galvanize steel for a food related product?
"ZAVEN – Special Guest
5/27/2015 12:39 PM
@David the springs are made of galvanized steel, they work on cast iron, porcelain, and stainless steel grills. It should work fine on your Weber!"

[oldsteve]

Thanks for the heads up on the brush being made of galvanized steel. I placed an order on Amazon for it yesterday for when they are back in stock. I promptly cancelled the order this morning. I guess I better start paying more attention to all the details.

oldsteve

[Powersmoke_80]

oldsteve It is not described very well, and after reading comments it looks like they were gouging on shipping also but i'm sure its different through Amazon.

[Meathead]

I like the design, but galvanized is toxic. I have asked Dr. Blonder for his thoughts.

[Meathead]

Blonder says "Two problems. Zinc coatings are soft and will rub off, and the high heat of the grill will vaporize the zinc. Should be made from stainless, dummies."

[Max Good]

What Meathead says. Plus I wonder how effectively it cleans below the grill surface. Furthermore, I use brass bristle brushes with wood handles and I never had a problem with stray bristles breaking off.

[Steve Vojtek]

If you have a large laundry tub just soak your grills in hot water and dish washing detergent for a while - that's what i do. Then scrub them with stainless steelos ( stainless steel wool ) and rinse well. Do not use steelos on chrome plated grills it takes the plating off real quick. Instead use non scratch dishwashing scourer pads and work a bit harder. I have also used brass bristle brushes and wiped with wet paper towels with great results. And yes they should've used stainless - in the comments there was a quote saying the brush will last for years???? Not if it's galvanized .. LOL

[FLBuckeye]

To clean my grates, I bought a $12 hot water heater drain pan at Home Depot. I cut the corner off of a freezer bag to block the hole. I fill up a large pot with water, and bring to almost a boil. I place my grates in the drain pan (can get 4 when stacked) and dump the hot water on top. I put some Dawn in first. Cuts the grease with no issues. After soaking overnight, I use a scotch scouring pad and not much elbow grease at all. Grates come very clean.