Gear Heads | The Best Grill Brushes for Easy Summer Grilling

[@pulsehead]

It also helps to brush both before and after cooking. Before to get clean surface, after to knock the large particles off before the grease solidifies and sticks.

[@hogsandsooners]

As someone who grills most days of the year and has used the Weber brush since it’s inception, if you clean before and after use and keep your grates oiled, there won’t be any gunk for wire bristles to become lodged in. This way, if a bristle or two does come loose, they will fall harmlessly through the grate. Maintenance is always the first step to being safe. If you are lazy with maintenance, it will always cost you down the line.

[@robertmcelfresh1031]

I used to also have a "Cup Brush" which is a brush you attach to your electric hand-drill. The hand-brushes clean the surface but sauce/oil/etc also gets under the grates and onto the flame spreader. When I do a major cleaning, I use the drill + brush to scrub both sides of the grill grate, then do a soap + water wash. Then with the grates removed, I scrape the insides & the flame spreader with a putty knife.

[@jong2359]

You are spending 3/4 of your grill time cleaning then... I would rather be cooking than sterilizing an outdoor cooking vessel.

[@robertmcelfresh1031]

@@jong2359 I scrub the top of the grates every time. But I only do a deep cleaning at the beginning of summer. I often buy a plastic paint-scrapper and go over the flame spreaders and along the insides once per year unless we have been grilling a LOT.

[@necrojoe]

I think it's worth mentioning that the test on both types of grills is less about "gas vs charcoal", but "stainless bar style vs cast iron style". Gas is more commonly available with both, while charcoal is almost always stainless grates.

[@vincenzodavian5039]

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[@kadedeclan3968]

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[@vincenzodavian5039]

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[@kadedeclan3968]

@Vincenzo Davian glad I could help xD

[@marcbergeron8690]

I own a Weber 12 inch triangular brush and I'm quite satisfied. The metal wires are firmly attached to the instrument and poses few threat of being released on the grill as cheaper metal brushes do. I inspect it each time I use it. Simple caution. After having cleaned the grill, I add a second layer of security by using the wooden brush. If per unluck, a metal wire would disloge from the brush to end on the gril and ultimately in my anatomy, applying the wood brush is almost certain to have removed any of these tiny devils.

[@SJHaack]

I got Weber's brush with the same design but a longer handle on a few recommendations, and I wish I'd gotten this shorter one instead. Losing the leverage from the extra whippy metal extension has made a big difference, and I have never felt worried about getting my hands too close to the heat source for any grill brush.

[@Blufacia]

They need to do more of these gear head segments

[@cliffordbradford8910]

Those are really nice aprons. I use stainless steel wool: Cheap, doesn't fall apart, I've even been able to wash it in my dishwasher. I just grab it with my tongs and scrub.

[@peterjack9994]

Metal brushes can leave metal bits on the grill. If you swallow these metal bits can do nasty things inside your body. Wipe your grill after cleaning it. Better yet! Use a non-metal brush.

[@deltaunder1872]

This will be the 3rd thing I’ve purchased based on these videos. I actively search out any considered product on this channel just in case they’ve done a review video.

[@hamie58]

same, I like that they explain why it works or doesn't so you can find the one that meets your needs.

[@c8h8r8i8s8]

I have tried dozens of scrapers but nothing works better than a ball of plain aluminum foil

[@madthumbs1564]

Putty knife or bench scraper.

[@gateway833]

@Ralph Williams false

[@austinp0rk46]

I tried this and there’s little pieces of foil that stuck around on my grill.. am I doing something wrong?

[@1980trotter]

Wood paddles are great. Adjust the angle of the paddle to get down in the grate. Learning curve of new tool and all.... Metal bristles always come out. Time will see to it.

[@kim_2014]

I agree with you . Eventually all wire/metal brushes start to come off and that is very dangerous.

[@d00de83]

FINALLY here is the solution: A stainless steel spring wire spring bristle brush, 700 times larger, with spring bristles, can be used with hot temperatures and does not rust. It features an assembly that's exceptionally sturdy, a solid cast aluminum handle that complies with CSA standards, and no replacement parts are needed. Its called the BOYER BRUSH

[@davidnollmusic363]

Thanks for your helpful video. Wishing you all the best!

[@jonultime]

Every year over 100 people go to the emergency room from ingesting metal bristles left from grill brushes.

[@akr01364]

I have the natural bristle Grill Badger and can only say that the company is issuing some problematic guidance per how to use it: this sort of brush used to be used all the time in bbq's down south as it was the only one available. However, they lasted forever and did a great job because they were first soaked in water, then used on grills. The water made the bristles more pliable and able to withstand the heat while the water on a hot grill boiled away stuck on bits by steaming the grates. Leave the heat on for a minute with the lid closed while having had the brush soak in a bucket for a while then go to work. It'll last forever, no bits of bristle will get into the food and your grill will be clean.

[@imover9999]

I was considering buying the grill badger cause I'm aware of the dangers of metal bristles. It's surprising they didn't do their research to know you gotta have the brush wet first. I've seen a few people recommend the same thing you have, and they all give it glowing reviews. 25$ for a brush ain't cheap, but knowing you're not eating metal bristles is probably worth it for the peace of mind.

[@akr01364]

@@imover9999 I lost a tooth to a pebble in a bowl of minestrone soup in my teens and have always had an aversion to hard things possibly being in my food. I'm sure ingesting a wire bristle is worse. But, my initial side interest was not getting one stuck in my mouth. I posted this comment a year ago and still have the same brush. Just give it a rub with some dish detergent after each use and it'll hold up quite well.

[@dirtworm666]

I get the grill screaming hot after I’m done cooking, cut the tip off a potato, and scrub the grates with the end of the potato, works great

[@tomsparks6099]

I got one at the Dollar Store by "Cooking Concepts" -- a triangular one. I haven't used it yet, but the biggest concern is if bristles come loose.

[@Esqz33]

Yep people should realise the dangers of the damage a bristle can do

[@captainskippy6622]

I use a longer Weber. It cleans well but you cannot much leverage. A plus is that when the grill is still hot your hand is farther away. I’ll pick up the one you used too. Thanks! By the way, if you inspect your grates after you clean them then if any steel fibers do come out you’ll see them and can remove them.

[@ltkell2028]

So glad I already purchased the one you recommended back in the spring and it's amazing, works extremely well and is holding up!

[@No-Channel19]

LT Kell the previous winner? Which one was it?

[@BrianMiller1973]

Weber brush for me. Long handled version preferred. Use a spray bottle to mist water on the grates; the resulting steam helps to clean even better.

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

Don't you risk a grease fire if you have grease on your grill that you didn't realize?

[@mollytigger]

I thought using "metal" bristles was not safe. Because of the possibility of the bristles falling off and getting into the meat.

[@animalmother556x45]

....yeah, but nobody even new about it until that episode from "Monsters Inside Me". The risk is extremely slim. You are more likely to die in a car accident on your way to buy the brush.

[@daniel26395]

Why would that happen, you're not going to scrub your grill while cooking that'd be ridiculous

[@bentleyr00d]

@@animalmother556x45 I'm more likely to die in a car accident on the way to pick up my lottery winnings.

[@animalmother556x45]

@@bentleyr00d Don't waste money on Lottery tickets

[@lareinadiondra6027]

@@animalmother556x45 Whooosh

[@madswinebbq]

OK guys let's be real about the metal bristle issue. Yes it can happen but there's an EASY solution to avoid that. 1) Use the metal bristle brush to clean your grates because let's face it- IT WORKS! 2) Then use a nylon brush after as a way to brush off anything left behind! 3) START Qing baby! ✌😎👍

[@semco72057]

I am careful about which brush I use and the ones I now have seem to be fine and don't lose any bristles in the grill and it cleans correctly.

[@freshfission5886]

Brand? Model?

[@watermain48]

What was the previous winner that they didn't test in this?

[@xoxo-wr4su]

The Kona brush is supposed to be used with water.

[@jkim972]

The scraper is getting caught on the gas because the grates are upside down. They are completely flat on the other side

[@papsmear9470]

Do you guys recommend any steel scrapper for the lodge pro grill/griddle? I need it mainly for the grill side. The one sold by lodge is plastic and it's put off a weird smell when the grill pan is hot. It's easier to clean cast iron when its still hot and I haven't been able to find a steel grill scrapper that fits the groves.

[@ginsugray5469]

REQUEST: Please do a video on chain mail scrubbers for cast iron.

[@AnEpicNguyen]

But cast iron grates. Should you even clean them like your cast iron pan? My grates started rusting so I remover the rust and seasoned them like I would my pan.

[@bloodgain]

Grill temperatures will cause the seasoning of cast iron to break off. I've even used a grill to "bake off" the coating on a pan that needed restoring. So you really have to re-season them before use. If you want to prevent rust, you'll have to clean them while they're still warm and add a coat of oil.

[@zoidlrrr4633]

Brushtech. The only way to go. They used to make the Weber brush, until Weber decided to have their brush made in China. Brushtech brushes are still made in the USA, and they last and work very well.

[@AnthonyClauser]

A grill brush should only be a brush. If you want a scrapper, you should buy a paint scrapper (a must). I also like a (dedicated) flat head screwdriver. Lastly a perfect brush should come in both a long and short version. I work in a professional kitchen, and our grill gets destroyed everyday, so what I'm talking about probably is overkill for most, but that Webber looks exceptional.

[@markhgillett]

A much better and easier way is, when the grill is heated, place a piece of heavy duty aluminium foil shiny side on the grill. You may need to hold it down with a spatula as you close the lid, it will lay flat when the lid is on. How long? depends on how dirty you grill is. try 5 minutes when you remove the foil it will be as clean as a self cleaning oven

[@QIKWIA]

..OK, this is gonna sound crazy y'all, but this is what I do to clean my grill grate ..I've been doing this for YEARS..What can I say..it works, and it works "Grate"...😖.pardon the pun..☺ First, Go buy yourself a galvanized tub thats BIG enough to hold your grill grate..cause I know yall don't have one..😁 Next, fill with HOT water, enough to cover the grate by about 3" - 5" or more..water level doesn't really matter as long as the grate is submerged in the water. Next, throw in at least 10 fabric softener sheets...yup, I said it!...fabric softener sheets..dollar store ones are fine.. Let the grate(s) sit in this "solution" for at least and hour, while you finish cleaning up. After the hour is up, add a little dawn dish soap to your soaking water and take your grill brush and scrub over the grate...make sure to rinse thoroughly. Wha'la! Perfectly clean grill grates.👍🏾...ready for the next BBQ throw down! Try it!🤷🏾‍♀️ Happy grilling! P.S....if only we had a way to easily rid ourselves of rude guests...😄

[@calebangell77]

LOL metal bristles are dangerous but cleaning grill grates with fabric softener is safe. SMH the fucking comments on this video...

[@bentleyr00d]

@@calebangell77 She said she used them to clean metal grates and she washed them with dish soap before cooking on them. She's not telling people to eat the damn things. SMDH!

[@debral4097]

Wha’la ?

[@QIKWIA]

@@debral4097 "Viola"...happy now...🙄

[@QIKWIA]

@@bentleyr00d Exactly!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you. Some folks denser than poundcake!😄

[@danielmiller2977]

Was really hoping to see a review on grill brushes. Nice job.

[@brianbarker2670]

As others have said there is a health concern with metal bristles falling out into food over time. Is Weber one of your sponsors? Cause you choose it every time?

[@asadb1990]

here's a thought while cleaning the hot grates, just remove the top grate so you don't burn your hand.

[@newttella1043]

Tin foil works. Way safer too. I do feel ATK really downplayed the dangers of metal bristle brushes.

[@calebangell77]

I trust ATK's judgement than whatever you read on Facebook.

[@newttella1043]

Sounds like a warning beyond a viral Facebook post: www.consumerreports.org/food-safety/wire-grill-brush-danger/

[@jong2359]

Yes, metal bristles that fall to the bottom of your grill are a death sentence. Your burger will climb down through the grates, roll around on the bottom of your grill, and then jump up back through the grates when you have the lid closed. Dangerous stuff.

[@newttella1043]

@@jong2359 Fake news planted by the Russians?

[@jong2359]

@@newttella1043 consumer reports is DEFINITELY not a definitive resource, lol.

[@jong2359]

The best grill brush comes from the hardware store near the screwdrivers. An actual steel brush made of hardened steel will last longer, and clean more efficiently. One is also about $4.

[@ml.2770]

I like metal wire stuck in my throat and long trips to the hospital. The bristles will come out, it is just a matter of time. That weber was the very one that I had until I got a wire in my burger last summer. Ball of aluminum foil is what I use now.

[@jong2359]

Why is everyone so obsessed with this? Gravity and your eyeballs should take care of this problem. I have NEVER seen or heard of anyone having a bristle in their food or mouth.

[@buttonsbebe]

Jon G I have. Now you have.

[@jong2359]

@@buttonsbebe You must have some serious technology at your grilling spot to subvert both gravity and common sense!

[@thehomez]

Jon G you have no idea what your talking about. Unfortunately it's not uncommon as the pieces are very fine and get lost in the meat put on the grill

[@SciPhi161]

@@jong2359 It's pretty common, i'm not sure why you're so skeptical. I imagine with older brushes this happens more. I've had it happen to me, and no - you can't see the bristles. They're coated with carbon.

[@TexasScout]

The problem with “brushes” is that metal wires come off most, if not all of them. Fine wire that can be ingested and can only be removed surgically. The continuous wire and dishwasher type brush will not do this.

[@hollym5873]

Thanks love these equipment reviews..

[@letsgo4834]

I was leaning toward the Weber since they seem to have really thought out their grill features and have a good reputation for quality. This sealed the deal. Also, as usual, another piece of great work from ATK’s Gear Heads. Other KZbin reviewers need to be watching this stuff and ask themselves what they’re doing with their lives if they aren’t aiming for level of quality and information.

[@gavinm3550]

The grates on the propane grill are upside down.

[@samuelwilliams8560]

@Gavin M - The Weber Spirit II grates are reversible. “Reversible Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron Grates: Reversible cooking grates aren’t unusual, but Spirit II grates are a little different than most. Spirit II reversible grates have a thin side which Weber believes is “ideal for food such as shrimp and fish”, and flat side which “creates a thick sear mark”. We’re not typically fans of cast iron grates because they overpower foods with intense conductive heat at the point of contact, creating the alternating bands of dark brown and pale tan known as sear marks. The ultimate goal is an evenly dark brown crust across the entire surface of the meat, which transforms dull, tan meat to a delicious flavorful crust thanks to the magical Maillard reaction.” - AmazingRibs.com. amazingribs.com/grill/weber-spirit-ii-e-310-gas-grill-review

[@MichaelP-67]

Weber's website recommends flat side up. The grates will function either way. Much easier to clean grates flat side up. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.weber.com/CA/en/blog/burning-questions/which-side-faces-up-on-a-cast-iron-grate/weber-30495.html&ved=2ahUKEwjHgP7VyO_wAhULZc0KHdMWDM8QFjABegQIBxAC&usg=AOvVaw0mKAdELgcK0NOsQ_EmWU7S

[@kylecollins6835]

Have you guys tested kitchen tongs?

[@bloodgain]

Yes. At every length (9", 12" and 16" [for grilling]), OXO Good Grips stainless steel locking tongs has won by a large margin. They've revisited it several times, and the same tongs come out on top.

[@azy63]

Please don't think unkindly of me. I misread your comment and thought of my lady wearing a kitchen thong. This quarantine has gone on too long. 😓

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

1 thing I wish you had addressed more fully is. .. the metal bristles falling off and what safety measures to ensure they don't end up in your food. IE : use paper towels wet with oil held by tongs, rub it over cleaned grate. It both seasons and ensures any hidden loose bristles are picked up.

[@johnhumphries4632]

Hey Lisa ❤️ thanks for what y’all do!

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

after cooking food, let the grill get screaming hot, then scrape. That way next time you want to cook the grill has been pre-scraped. Plus you are not letting the cooked on food become a lure to rodents.

[@bentleyr00d]

I guess I'm getting the Weber.

[@KeithOutWest]

Longer handles for me. More comfortable over a hot grill.

[@KOZ-k1p]

Are you going to test copper cookware? (Hannah has mentioned it will be done early 2019?)

[@leemobai762]

I would never buy a brush which has bristles which WILL come off and POSSIBLY get stuck in your throat. Why are you even testing them.

[@AshleySaville]

Great way to find out what NOT to buy. That way a person's hard earned money isn't spent on something so dangerous.

[@DAGuy726]

ive gotten one of the metal bristles stuck in my throat so id rather stay away from grills completely

[@rangak7502]

Whatta timing.. ATK read my mind.. was looking for one since yesterday

[@sherylshupel]

looks like your gas grill grates are wrong side up.. the flat side should be on top... better more even heat...

[@CP-os1pc]

i read "somewhere" that using grill bristles is a major health risk----ED admissions as a result---

[@truefresco1]

Very smart! Design your own and I'll buy it.

[@HowToJelly]

cool video.thank you for sharing.

[@thehomez]

I'm in the medical field and at our hospital we have had 3 episodes of people swallowing these bristles just this past year. Trust me they were not happy and in a lot of pain. It's inevitable they'll fall off you just have to be very diligent to inspect the surface before cooking or use something else. I use the nylon brush as those bristles are bright red and easy to see

[@johnnydangandco]

#FlawlessGang

[@binchaoluo4240]

I really want to give you my brush to try, can beat a lot of other home you buy.Ha ha

[@Loachie90]

None of these work well on the Weber gourmet system grate because of all the irregular grate patterns from the center and the side flaps.

[@No-Channel19]

What was the previous winner?

[@j3127-l1d]

This is such an obvious sales pitch for the Weber grill brush.

[@anticmos7587]

Am I the only person that just cranks the heat up and closes the lid? After that a paper towel with oil… squeaky clean.

[@maverickBLGL]

GARILL BRUSH

[@Lozart]

Seriously, don't brush your grill. If wire does come off and get stuck to the food you'll end up in hospital. Use foil and a pair of tongs or if they're really bad, take the grills off and soak them in a solution of laundry detergent. Any grease or cooked on food will come right off with a simple scourer after a few hours soaking.

[@michaelhart4764]

It appears you may not have followed the directions that come with the Kona coil brush. They tell you to dip it in water to generate steam on a hot grill, and to work in sections. I do agree it has problems cleaning the edges of the grate bars, however. All in all, I feel like mine is going to last forever.

[@daniel26395]

You have to wet the bristles, gross

[@michaelhart4764]

@@daniel26395 No, the Kona COIL brush. No bristles.

[@peterjack9994]

You failed to tell us why gas and charcoal needs different brushes, only that they are different. WHY!!!

[@hannahcrowley2030]

different grate patterns BUT you only need different brushes if you were to get that wooden paddle one that you have to burn grooves into. you don't need different brushes otherwise.

[@hojo70]

That $8 brush is $16

[@josephalvarez9920]

I use an onion... lol

[@Mr59J]

No way, does it work?

[@cawa2576]

I will stick with the wooden scraper.Its not worth getting metal fragments getting into my body .

[@cuntyhunty6691]

Might as well just cook on the stove if you're going to use a gas grill

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Get a wire from a cheap import brush in your gum between your teeth,or stuck in your throat. Better yet, throw out the single strand ones and buy a stainless coil style. ✌ 😃

[@BoslagerBBQ]

The Kona brush is complete garbage. I use a bristle brush then go over it with the Kona just to make sure no bristles are left.

[@Slyder2828]

I just use an onion..then I eat it..

[@LCculater]

The wood thing is junk !!

[@molomosk123]

Bristles fall off over time and get in your food. Don't use.

[@bayridge3569]

I like Weber with a longer handle, by the way a man can do it better, no offense ladies we enjoy cooking for you 😋🍺👍♥️

[@bentleyr00d]

Shhhhhh! Don't tell them that!