Cleaning and Restoring Neglected Flat Top Commercial Grills

These are both Toastmaster grills. One of them required a full restoration because it hadn’t been properly oiled to prevent rusting, while the other was just in desperate need of a deep cleaning.

[@Pappderbarp]

I thought this was one of those cleaning videos and suddenly my guy pulls out an angle grinder

[@Verde830]

After the rust removal, Scotch Brite griddle cleaner will finish the job.

[@richardeversmann4105]

Ah I see, that reference from 3M UK video

[@raf790]

@@croof4223 he’s not wrong tho

[@originalpadoru]

@@richardeversmann4105 UK and Ireland actually :)

[@robertfuller2807]

Ugh I hate that shit

[@YogsenForfoth]

@@croof4223
You’ve obviously never worked a day in your life. 😂

[@leester9487]

I must have worked in a different kind of kitchen because my chef would have murdered me if the flat top was even in "usable shape". Love those grill bricks though, so satisfying. :).

[@Will-tm5bj]

Soda water works real well too for day to day cleaning. I've never warped one. Cleaned all different sizes over the years

[@reina8026]

I must say that was the most interesting video for me to watch at 1am... but you need some Scotch Brite...

[@wemcal]

Great video looks great

[@dontdothngs]

hi, do you have any advice for buffing a flattop that has lots of scratches/gouges on its surface?

[@ERamos-yn5tu]

Can you use sos pads to get the rust off with

[@rayyoung2623]

How can I get the commercial grill to hold it temperature

[@jenardbolt123]

I bought this as my first propane grill. It's been a fun, learning experience th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . I think it's a bit too pricey after looking at other grills, but it wasn't hard to put together and it works really well. I love the side burner option for heating food during a power outage. I have an electric stove and live in the South (Hurricane season), so this was a bonus. I also bought a cover for it and it has protected it nicely (the Char Broil All-Season Grill Cover 3-4 Burner: Large). Every few grill sessions, I take the rack (or grate) and burner covers off and clean them with a non-abrasive scrubby and mild soap. I wipe the excess off of the bottom as well, taking care to avoid the gas and pilot lines.

[@pretoriano.]

Did you try laser cleaning?

[@robertwheeler5616]

Any easy ideals how to clean under grill. ( LOOKS LIKE LUMPS OF COAL)

[@dch.projects]

I'm thinking vinegar on the rust over would work, too.

[@DevinMagill]

What kind of gloves are them?

[@Jackson-qx8ij]

How do we get the back of the grill clean? Or does that matter?

[@pettank2397]

if it still matters to you, at my work we use about a 5:1 hot water to lemon juice ratio on the corners and sides to let the steam rise and soften the crust on the backboard and walls, then use a steel wool scrubber to remove the most of it. repeat the steam method and use a sanitowel to finish

[@ffalcon3004]

Thank you!

[@saurabhsonic]

Nah .. I still couldn't use those .. they need to be scrubbed and polished way more if it were up to me.

[@MrKinglyon2010]

Are these stainless steel?

[@anarchyamp]

What do yoi charge for this?

[@alimuh007]

That was not a good cleaning method and the grill could be cleaned way better

[@luckygarage183]

I am all ears as to how it can be done better!
Please point me in the direction of a better instructional video that I can reference the next time this comes up

[@G-gnome]

Lucky Garage raw potatoes for rust inhibiting and removal. Then commercial grill cleaner solution. The grinder and sanding block removes metal/scores the flat surface. Worn spots/wells/scored in the flat surface are the last thing you want in commercial environment. Warping/splitting can occur down the road from full heat at extended periods of time.

[@dukenukembubblegum7311]

Lucky Garage what type of top was this? My friend owns a restaurant, and it has a nickel top I believe and it’s been flaked off to a black underneath is there anyway to fix that?

[@Will-tm5bj]

Dude.. go away

[@rodfroelich5908]

@@G-gnome
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[@powerpooch2000]

Too much work just heat griddle add some griddle fryer liquid...I use glitter brand. Then grab a throw away bar mop towel with some tongs and wipe burned stuff off.. finish up by rinsing with soapy water and then plain water and that is it. Very Little elbow grease... You can also shine the metal up with an acid like lemon juice or lime juice or even vinegar... Get it mirror finished then wipe off and coat ofwith a little bit of oil to keep from having vinegar etch or tarnish the metal.. done.. Quick easy and no power tools needed

[@TheAnneomaleigh]

I might need to use this method first, last resident at my place was asked to leave,she trashed the place,left it dirty as heck,the grill is not happy.
I mean,it's usable, but I want it better.

[@carllubrin8518]

I use oven cleaner and let it heat up then when it’s warm I use vinegar and ice

[@junkmasterer]

Starts with rusty grill. Ends with dirty grill. Waste of time.

[@neahcrisostomo2257]

Bad job, wont even use those flat tops to cook dog food

[@trizzztv6996]

Use a mask…