i've tried a few different "grill" brushes before, i've always found the standard wooden wire brush you find in the welding section to work the best. The wire itself is pretty big and would be easy to see if it comes out. The brushes with plastic bristles are ok and the chainmail one is good for using while the grill is hot if you're still worried about the bristles coming out of other brushes. I like to use half an onion sometimes when the grill is hot before putting food on if the grate isn't that dirty.
It's a matter of a good cleaing technique. First step is preheating the grills. I then perform the primary cleaning, with whatever "brush" that I have, both top and bottom. Inspect the grills for anything that doesn't belong. Use a paper towel to clean the grill again to remove anything that I might have missed, both top and bottom. I then use an oily paper towel on the grills, scrubbing both top and bottom. Inspect again. I use a set of tongs for the paper towel as things are usually hot.
found A stainless steel spring wire spring bristle brush, 700 times larger, can be used with hot temperatures and does not rust. It features an assembly that's exceptionally sturdy, a solid cast aluminum handle. Cleans well and hot use and machine washable its called the BoyerBrush
I have that exact Grill Art brush. Works great on the GrillGrate system rails up and the scraper works well on the flat side. I also use the triangle Weber wire brush that you did not include in your test. The wire bristles are twisted into the metal of the brush. I watch closely and buy a new one every year. Never had an issue.
Hello Tom, first off, Great job on your channel! I've been using a crumbled up ball of tinfoil to clean my grills for around 10 years now, I'd put on heat resistance gloves and clean the grates. at times I've resorted to wrapping one of the safer spiral wire style brush with tinfoil... that works pretty good. I've used chainmail before for cleaning cast iron, works good, so I'll definitely be ordering me chainmail brushstyle one... Thank you for taking time to make these videos!
Thanks for Watching Mike! Those have always been a challenge, my Smoke Daddy cabinet style has expanded metal type of grate and I’ve found that setting it to high heat for 30 minutes when the cook is complete does most of the work. Once cooled done if used a old long handle metal spatula to scrape both sides. I’ve even pulled them and soaped and pressure washed them.
Hey Tom, thanks for covering this I have something like the grill art that is a hoop twisted bristle brush that I’ve had for years that Has held up really well that’s the reason I use it that it lasts. interesting to me that somebody could Ingest a piece of the brush as if I were cleaning the grill and a piece of the brush fell on two the grill I would clean that off hence cleaning the grill, but I guess it could happen thanks And keep the videos coming
Great topic. Those brush kits marketed as gifts are some of the most dangerous you can buy. I have had great luck with the Webers made with metal frame. I am not familiar with the wooden handle Weber brush. I think I heard in one of your interviews that you are a safety professional so this is nice for you to share a very important safety video.
I had a bristle in my food last year and stabbed me in the roof of my mouth. I believe it was due to it breaking off from the repeated back n forth motion.
i've tried a few different "grill" brushes before, i've always found the standard wooden wire brush you find in the welding section to work the best. The wire itself is pretty big and would be easy to see if it comes out. The brushes with plastic bristles are ok and the chainmail one is good for using while the grill is hot if you're still worried about the bristles coming out of other brushes. I like to use half an onion sometimes when the grill is hot before putting food on if the grate isn't that dirty.
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It's a matter of a good cleaing technique.
First step is preheating the grills.
I then perform the primary cleaning, with whatever "brush" that I have, both top and bottom.
Inspect the grills for anything that doesn't belong.
Use a paper towel to clean the grill again to remove anything that I might have missed, both top and bottom.
I then use an oily paper towel on the grills, scrubbing both top and bottom.
Inspect again.
I use a set of tongs for the paper towel as things are usually hot.
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Thanks for including us, Tom: We have a new version of the chainmail brush now, with a stiffer handle. Take care!
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found A stainless steel spring wire spring bristle brush, 700 times larger, can be used with hot temperatures and does not rust. It features an assembly that's exceptionally sturdy, a solid cast aluminum handle. Cleans well and hot use and machine washable its called the BoyerBrush
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I think the problem is the wires just breaking off. I have a nylon type one I use when the is cool. It works pretty well. Nice video Tom.
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I have that exact Grill Art brush. Works great on the GrillGrate system rails up and the scraper works well on the flat side. I also use the triangle Weber wire brush that you did not include in your test. The wire bristles are twisted into the metal of the brush. I watch closely and buy a new one every year. Never had an issue.
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Hello Tom, first off, Great job on your channel! I've been using a crumbled up ball of tinfoil to clean my grills for around 10 years now, I'd put on heat resistance gloves and clean the grates. at times I've resorted to wrapping one of the safer spiral wire style brush with tinfoil... that works pretty good. I've used chainmail before for cleaning cast iron, works good, so I'll definitely be ordering me chainmail brushstyle one... Thank you for taking time to make these videos!
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I found a hard plastic grill brush at tractor supply and it works great
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Nice video Tom! What do you think the best brush is for expanded metal grill. That's what my smoker uses.
Thanks for Watching Mike! Those have always been a challenge, my Smoke Daddy cabinet style has expanded metal type of grate and I’ve found that setting it to high heat for 30 minutes when the cook is complete does most of the work. Once cooled done if used a old long handle metal spatula to scrape both sides. I’ve even pulled them and soaped and pressure washed them.
Hey Tom, thanks for covering this I have something like the grill art that is a hoop twisted bristle brush that I’ve had for years that Has held up really well that’s the reason I use it that it lasts. interesting to me that somebody could Ingest a piece of the brush as if I were cleaning the grill and a piece of the brush fell on two the grill I would clean that off hence cleaning the grill, but I guess it could happen thanks And keep the videos coming
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I use a ball of foil on hot grill wearing gloves of course to prevent burning hands. I save all used foil that’s relatively clean.
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Several years ago did away with the metal bristles, saw too many articles about people ending up in the ER.
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Have you tried the wooden paddles? They have to be used a few times to get the grooves worn into them.
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I am 65 years old and I've never had this problem. After I brush the grill I wipe the grill grates and cook.... it's fine..
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A little common sense goes a long way !
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Great topic. Those brush kits marketed as gifts are some of the most dangerous you can buy. I have had great luck with the Webers made with metal frame. I am not familiar with the wooden handle Weber brush.
I think I heard in one of your interviews that you are a safety professional so this is nice for you to share a very important safety video.
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Wish my grates looked that clean right after my cooks. Couldn’t even see much difference when using the brushes.
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Yeah. I don't yank on my grill brushes wire bristles with vise grips. I'll be fine.
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Yanking on the brushes with vice grips is serious misuse of the brushes. I tried the grill art brush - didn't work - returned it.
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A hot grill and wet the brush will steam clean the grates with little effort.
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I had a bristle in my food last year and stabbed me in the roof of my mouth. I believe it was due to it breaking off from the repeated back n forth motion.
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I just use the ex-girlfriends hair brush. Lol The 5 dollar 1 like you have works for me.
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Don't use metal brushes then
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