How do you effectively clean your grill grate? Because there's been so much about wire bristles coming off cleaning brushes onto the grate and ending up on the food I moved to using a putty knife to scrape each bar. It works ok and is time consuming each time I grill. Any suggestions on what you've found to be safe and effective to get the grease off?
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The wooden grill scrapers work decently for me. Plus, it comes in handy when the wife and grandkids get out of control. Just give them a little whack on the butt and they straighten out. A multipurpose tool. FYI - I have two as the grates are different on the 22.5" Weber and 26.75" Weber. They do a good job of getting the big stuff off, especially right after you're done cooking. A ball of foil works just as good, but you can't swat any butts with it.
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I clean my grates after every cook. I use a scrub daddy sponge with citru-safe grill cleaner and run hot water in my laundry tub and scrub the grime right off.
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I use a good quality wire brush then hit it with an oiled paper towel. I would like to think that the second step would catch any bristles that could have come off the brush. I've never seen an errant bristle. If I did I would toss that brush in the trash and switch brands.Last edited by Attjack; September 13, 2019, 11:50 AM.
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I have used the Weber brand grill brush for about 20 years and when I detect any wear I get a new one. About every 3 years. I have never detected any lost bristles and have tried pulling on them and they do not come out.
I also use an oiled rag or paper towels after using the brass bristle brush. This is the one I get. https://www.weber.com/US/en/accessor...d=1348#start=1Last edited by mountainsmoker; September 13, 2019, 01:13 PM.
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I followed lonnie mac 's recommendation and bought a hot water heater leak pan from Lowe's. After every cook, I fill it with Simple Green and water and soak the grate overnight then scrub and rinse the next day, let dry and put back in the WSCGC, PBC, or 22" kettle ready for the next use.
For the Grill Grates on my gasser, I clean while pretty hot with aluminum foil. Then I let it cool, use more aluminum foil for a second cleaning go-around. Then wipe them down lightly with veggie oil, heat the grill to 250° and let it cool back down.
KathrynLast edited by fzxdoc; September 14, 2019, 05:54 AM.
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Ha fzxdoc I still use my water pan too! Not as much as you do, but it does the job well when ya need a good cleaning!
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How in the world did I miss this? Thank you fzxdoc & lonnie mac for the cleaning tips! I need to find a 28" model for the 26.75" Weber.
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