Equipment Expert's Top Pick for Grill Brushes

[@vidviewer23]

I remember when the issue of the wire bristles coming off and getting left on the grates was getting a lot of buzz online. After that I continued to use my wire brush, but kept it in mind and made sure to give the grill a good look over. Well, in the year or so that followed I did indeed find a small, fine metal wire on my grill one afternoon. The wire brush went into the garbage and another hasn't been used since. I have used the steel coil model and it works fairly well. Also, the wooden "paddle" style works quite a bit better than they suggest. It isn't as good as a wire bristle brush, on that I agree, but it works decently and it took me nowhere near 10 minutes to develop those burnt in grooves that allow for good cleaning. It was much less work in my experience to get it "grill ready." Using a slightly less effective grill cleaning method is worth the peace of mind for me, but to each their own.

[@drthmik]

You lucked out I found out about the possability of bristles coming loose when I bit into a hamberger and had a bristle imbed itself into my gums

[@Rhodeygirl]

Yup. Had a family member end up chewing into a wire. We only use the brushes with the red wires. That way we can physically see them well before they end up in food. They were dismissive of the issue in the video - it just hasn't happened to them yet!

[@jaredlapierre1304]

You could always just take the grate out and shake it upside own every time you clean it, and replace the brush when it gets old and worn.

[@jjpp2216]

My experience is exactly yours-almost. In our case, the bristle did end up in someone’s food (and mouth). Thankfully, he detected it and spit it out before any damage was done. I find the coil type works well, although mine has a single row of coils, not triple, and I think that’s better because you don’t have to come in at the exact right angle to get all three rows working. Overall, I find people make far too much fuss over cleaning their grills. If you let it run for a few minutes when done cooking, then heat it up for a good 15 the next time, 90% of everything burns off and a light scrub with any of these does the job just fine. It’s not this dramatic scouring of inches of grease that they suggest it to be.

[@mechmat12345]

@@jaredlapierre1304 Or just don't buy one with metal bristles in the first place. I had a friend who ended up in the hospital with a bristle stuck in his throat. I will never buy metal bristles again.

[@stephenrankin8916]

After experiences the metal fibers in my food, I would never use them no matter how effective they are.

[@martinschuessler1936]

You've never seen bristles coming loose? Give it a few months - every single one Ive ever owned shed them like crazy after a while. I bought the spiral version and couldn't be happier. It cleans my grill well enough.

[@jaredlapierre1304]

considering they cost 9$ buying one every couple months as opposed to letting it get really old isn't really a big deal, nevermind you could just take your grill grates out and hold them upside down for a second, maybe shake them or knock them against something.

[@martinschuessler1936]

The problem is you don't know when exactly they start shedding wires. I've owned pretty much all those models and will stick with the spiral design from now on.

[@DavidMFChapman]

I dip my bristle brush in water before scrubbing a super-hot grill. It’s like steam-cleaning! Try it!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

lasts for a few seconds only and doesn’t do much at all…it just makes you think that it does

[@sirseriously]

@@bostonrailfan2427 name fits

[@_Smarf_]

Thank you for sharing your advice! (‾◡◝)

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@sirseriously done it before multiple times and it did absolutely nothing just evaporated fast. it’s metal on metal, it looks like it’s doing something but it doesn’t do anything.

[@_Smarf_]

@@bostonrailfan2427 So, as per your other comments here... You don't trust america's test kitchen, you don't agree with the poster of this comment, but yet you want others to just take your word for it. I worked in many restaurants over 25 years. Yes, they drag a wet towel on a stick over the grill before scrapping it at EVERY restaurant I've worked at with a large, commercial grill. But you've done your own conclusive tests...🤦‍♂️

[@Anniehtv]

There was an episode of "monsters inside me" where a teenage swallowed a grill brush bristle. It ended up puncturing his intestines and he almost died. I haven't use a grill brush with bristles since watching that episode. Also balled up aluminum foil and tongs works in a pinch.

[@omitica]

My friend showed me the aluminum foil and tongs method. It blew my mind how well it worked better than a bristle brush.

[@TheHailstorm77]

@@omitica but wouldn’t the aluminum foil rip when you wrap on a tong and pieces could be on the grill grate? Can you explain to me how you do it?

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

"Grilling Season"...I don't understand people who only use their grill for a season. Mine gets used year round. That stated I take issue with their casual dismissal of the nylon bristles. Those aren't for regular grills. Those are for grills (Typically pellet smokers) that have ceramic coated grates that metal bristles tend to damage. Cleaning those grates cold isn't a problem. As for those rare times you do need to hot clean, the Kona is what you need. I truly appreciate what ATK does with these reviews, but as someone who uses multiple types of grills and smokers nearly daily and have done so for decades, you guys missed the boat on this one. The weber is fine for general grill cleaning, but honestly it bends and twists and is a general hassle. It is the best of the worst so to speak in that really just about all grill brushes of this type are just awful.

[@1ronhall]

I have the Weber 12” brush and use it in my BGE. For me, it’s a bit short in length. But, I do use it and I’m often reminded how hot fire is! 🔥

[@phlydude]

Get that 21" version - works great and keeps you away from the heat

[@tymesho]

I've used an old fashioned 'pumice stone block' forever. It's easy, fast, effective, and after a quick rinse, and that bad boy is CLEAN!

[@francinecorry633]

The wood scraper works well and is completely safe, the handle is longer than the others tested here keeping hands further away from the hot fire.The more use it gets the better it works and lasts pretty much forever.Not sure many folks actually take their grill brush to a party Adam.Paid $15 at Costco many years ago,love it.

[@sandywjo5]

Just don't store them outside, wood will get mold on it

[@francinecorry633]

@@sandywjo5 Ours has been hanging on the Weber under the cover for years,never experienced any mold.Sounds like you do not own one.

[@dtape]

Who the hell takes their grill scraper to a grill at another house? Terrible criticism.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

have to find way of knocking down the company that didn’t sponsor their show

[@williwonti]

It is totally ridiculous, but I've tried that wooden oar cleaner thing and it's not great

[@christophersummers1939]

it was poorly worded. if he'd said bring it to a public park grill or the like it would make more sense

[@stevenmarsden2257]

Taking it camping is a reasonable scenario

[@mechmat12345]

@@stevenmarsden2257 Not enough to be part of a purchasing decision. If you only camp once in awhile, you can do without. If you are often camping places with built in grills, then you can buy a separate one to put with your gear.

[@dustinmessner674]

I use the Weber brush and then along with a quick visual inspection follow with a wooden scraper to knock down any potential bristles.

[@victorbenner539]

I use two brushes. First a good wire brush to clean the grill. Next I use a stainless steel pad brush to finish clean everything including any wire brush pieces that may have come off on the other brush. Using both is actually very quick, thorough and safe. And since we're talking clean grills, don't forget to always apply some vegetable oil before and after grilling to the grill. It makes clean up go much more easily and helps protect your grill. Now everyone, get out there and get grilling. 😄👍🔥🍻

[@vinstinct]

I always use two brushes as well for that reason. The second brush I use has some type natural bristle.

[@scottl6665]

Metal bristles DO fall off and… ask an ENT, they lodge in tonsils and throats every year.

[@tjmarx]

They didn't say it doesn't happen, they said *in their testing* they never saw any of the specific brushes they tested drop a bristle. At no point did they say it does not happen ever or even that those specific brushes never will.

[@DanteYewToob]

I don't grill often enough to really need grill tools, and I just use a few wire ties to tie the grill grate to the fence and blast it with my pressure washer. It gets clean instantly with no work, especially if you spray it with vinegar before and let it sit for a few minutes while you set up the washer and clean the grill out. Typically I just make a day of it... I wash my grill and leave the washer set up to wash my motorcycle too.. and I'll hit a few spots if I need too... haha why not clean the fence and driveway while I'm at it?! The mist is nice when it's hot and pressure washing is super satisfying. So yeah, if you can get a small battery operated self contained one, it might be worth it for people who hate to scrub.

[@cristinasujoy]

What a great idea!!

[@thehomez]

"if your worried about bristles" Everyone should be worried about metal bristles being in their food. There aren't just "reports" of people having them stuck in their throats it happens and I've unfortunately seen it happen.

[@rooseveltdamon4273]

After you clean your grill down with the brush always wiping down with Olive oil and a paper towel or rag when I get brussel

[@TheDevnul]

I finish off with a wet Scotch Brite pad , scrubbing side, while wearing BBQ mits. Stainless steel grate come off all shiney. I think if you grill is really clean the bristles don’t have anywhere to cling to.

[@rickkoehler3796]

I have gotten great results wiping down the inside of the grill with a large chunk of onion followed by a once over with a ball of aluminium foil.

[@kelleywright486]

Yes! Aluminum foil works great!

[@Nozoki]

I personally know 2 people that have had a perforated intestine from stray bits of metal being left on the grill from a bristle brush. I will never use one again. Get the wound wire style.

[@AirrowRocket]

I bet you don't.

[@Nozoki]

@@AirrowRocket Umm, pretty sure I do. One guy was an old friend from high school that had to have surgery for it a few years ago. The other was a co-worker's uncle that I met a few times.

[@lordgarion514]

Something to keep in mind. *Perspective* You're worried about a very rare event involving a wire. Meanwhile, food poisoning infects 47-71 million Americans, hospitalizes a couple hundred thousand, and kills several thousand, every year. 85% of food poisoning outbreaks are caused by leafy greens(like cabbage, kale, lettuce and spinach). You're worried about an event that happens a handful of times, but apparently don't care one bit about food poisoning from greens. You eat salads right? Greens cause 85% of outbreaks.

[@AirrowRocket]

@@lordgarion514 "but apparently don't care one bit about food poisoning from greens". How do you reach that presumptuous conclusion?

[@mechmat12345]

@@lordgarion514 That's the dumbest thing I've ever seen.

[@ctp61]

My daughter in law is an OR nurse and every now and then has to help in surgery looking for bbq brush bristles.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

but but but odd angles (that aren’t shown)! surely it matters to you that a slightly obtuse angle makes using a potentially lethal tool worth it! but seriously, you hit the nail on the head: it’s not worth it! the bristles are a danger, the coil is best overall

[@georgefrench1907]

Sounds like you have a grill-bristle pandemic going on in your neck of the woods.

[@AirrowRocket]

Because who doesn't take their grill brush with them to parties?

[@confusedwhale]

I'm thinking if you go to a park or beach that has a grill but not utensils... Or even an apartment complex of a friend that doesn't grill.

[@AirrowRocket]

@@confusedwhale I bet you are.

[@victoriamahon3765]

The problem with the metal bristles is they are not going to drop a bristle right when you buy the brush, they’re going to drop it months down the line and you won’t be looking for it. Is it worth chancing being chronically ill just to use a slightly easier brush? Take it from someone with stomach problems it’s not worth the risk! I have the one with the spiral coils and it works very well, and I disagree it’s not hard to use it at all. Very disappointing that a reputable organization such as yours would recommend brushes with the bristles!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

…Weber is a major sponsor and provides their grills, of course they’re going to find ways of nitpicking to get their sponsor more business

[@williwonti]

Just buy the thicker wire brushes. They hardly ever fall off and when you do you can't miss them

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@sandrah7512 nope, just not buying into the coincidence that the company that supplies the grill isn’t going to get a better review than they earned funny thing, their brushes don’t appear at the top of any list except as a best buy on other sites but here it beats out all others? i don’t believe for a second that it wasn’t for monetary reasons

[@barbarakuehl9214]

Excellent!!! Thanks so much for being here on KZbin. Have a few cookbooks and I used to watch you on PBS. No longer watch much tv, but find a lot of selective wanting to learn stuff here. This was a great clip!!! As my husband and I absolutely love to grill, and he had a very bad experience with a bristle brush, he's been using our spatula to clean the grates... Which sort of work cause we usually just grill veggies and meat, sometimes cheese on burgers or melting out of jalapenos, so sometimes they do get sticky. We were using a stone grate cleaner but it always wore out too fast then we just couldn't find them when we needed them. So thanks so very much for the share and all you test and do. He's going to be super happy knowing what you've selected works best. 👏❤🔥🥩🍔🌶🌽

[@princessalucia1759]

I'm happy it was mentioned that bristles that were left behind on some grills got into the food and caused health issues and almost death for several people. I purchased the wooden one after hearing about this, but my husband, who does all the grilling, refuses to use it, he doesn't like it. Guess it's time for me to try one of the others mentioned here.

[@cmcinnis3746]

I agree with your husband. the wooden one sucks for doing anything except burning.

[@feeble8]

The best method for my stainless grill grates isn't a brush! ATK has some excellent advice on cleaning dutch ovens and pans with burned stuck food, boil it. I use the same technique for my stainless grates. Yesterday I grilled 4 marinated pork loins which turned out great, but the grates looked awful, they were black, and the residue would not budge with any brush. The answer is very easy and the cleanup was too. Get a full, or 2/3 size cookie sheet, just large enough to hold your grates. I stack 2 grates and fit them on a 2/3 cookie sheet. Put the sheet on your range top burners with the grates and fill with water safely below the top edge of the pan,, and add some dawn or any dishwashing detergent. The height of a cookie sheet is only 1" so you won't have much space, but I find it just enough for this to work. Turn on the burners under the cookie sheet and heat the water, just under the boiling point, you don't want to make a mess. Heat it for 10 minutes or more, until the dirt softens. Much of the dirt will just fall off and the water will soon look brown. Let this cool until it is manageable and use stainless steel scrubbers to wipe away the big stuff, Scotch-brite makes some scrubbers that work, or anything similar. If the water is too hot to touch and you can't wait to clean it, you can try to use tongs to hold the scouring pad. After the bulk of the residue is gone, and it has cooled, move the grates to the sink and you can finish it off with heavy duty scour pads like the Scotch Advanced Extreme Scour pads, or any heavy duty scour pads to bring back the shine. No wrestling with brushes that never work. And your shiny stainless will be shiny again. Give yourself a break, this is so much easier and more effective than brushing. Good luck!

[@tararow5639]

My husband got a wire bristle lodged into his gums from a grill brush. They freak me out now and we only use the metal scraper.

[@hogsandsooners]

I’ve been using the Weber brush for as long as they have been making them. I have tried other offerings and nothing that I have tried works nearly as well. I have never had any problem with metal bristles in my food. I believe that those who do are probably using a cheap brush, using it after it’s worn out, using it on a cold grate (which causes you to bear down too hard, making dislodging bristles more likely) or not using it before and after every use, causing buildup on the grates, making it more likely for bristles to become lodged in the buildup. Also, I use a paper towel which is dampened with oil to wipe down my grates, before and after each use, which also helps prevent rust from becoming an issue. As usual, poor maintenance habits bring on most problems, causing most mishaps.

[@hogsandsooners]

As a side note, I only use a charcoal grill. If you use a grill that has a special coating on the grates, do a little research or follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for cleaning your specific model. I am unfamiliar with pellet grills and kamado-style cookers as I only use a Weber to grill. I like the low cost/low tech style of cooking which the little kettle provides. Also, my grill rarely goes two days in a row without being used and that’s year around, so gadgetry doesn’t tend to hold up, whereas, a Weber is good for decades, if you take care of it properly or until a wind storm blows your lid off onto the concrete and it no longer fits.

[@iurygomes9112]

Grill badger is an awesome brush. Kept your hand off the heat and not metal bristles! Deffinently don't agree with their decision but I appreciate them taking the time.

[@kts8900]

I have taken wire bristles out of two patients who had perforations in their intestines. Never for me. Pro trip for caked grease - a lime or lemon cut in half, rubbed on the hot grill using a pair of tongs. Works great.

[@jman4817]

After biting into a wire that came off of a brush, I will never again use one with wires.

[@mcmarshall12345]

I don't clean my grates and they just keep getting better. Wipe them with oil or crisco after using. And I actually know someone who went to the hospital with wires in their throat, so it does happen.

[@arkrainflood]

just like when people never wash their cast iron skillets, just consider it as seasoning the grill. besides, as the grill is heating up from flames over 500F, any bacteria, mold, microbes, fats will be oxidized/burned/melted/destroyed.

[@georgefrench1907]

Hospitalized with grill brush bristles in the throat? Sounds like an urban legend to me.

[@mechmat12345]

@@georgefrench1907 I have a close friend who had the same problem. Not an urban legend. There's plenty of info on it if you bother to look.

[@ripjones5294]

I have the Kona, and really like it.

[@dsb227]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@ItsAlive111]

I have one with wire bristle and after warming up the grill a bit I scrub the bars. Then I use a kitchen paper towel soaked in avocado oil to clean the bars and get any, if any wires broke off. The last two years I’m doing it this way haven’t found a thing

[@TomGreene]

I feel like this is the 5th time I've seen this.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

fourth at most: ATK episode, that episode’s equipment segment, Cook’s Country episode, now this segment from that episode…

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@sandrah7512 not wrong, it was an educated guess(see the “at most”) but by all means continue to insult people

[@christophersummers1939]

@@bostonrailfan2427 saying you're mistaken is not an insult. saying you should change your name to effin stupid is

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@sandrah7512 my apologies for not adhering to unofficial etiquette that you have to know ahead of time

[@RysloFC]

This definitely a re-upload of a video I watched a few weeks ago

[@Patrie255]

Has this video been posted before? I could swear that I have already seen it.

[@regulatorjohnson.]

I got a bristle wedged in my tongue a few weeks ago.

[@myriadcorp]

I agree with the winner. Best brush I have owned.

[@suefrack2958]

This is the one I have and I love it!

[@Adam1nToronto]

These fine-wire brushes tend to leave broken wires behind on the grill (take a flaslight to the far rear of your grill to see them). Heavy-wire brushes clean better, last longer, the wires don't break nearly as easily, and when they do they are much easier to see and avoid eating. They're also used on restaurants. I've used one for two years so far and not one bristle has broken yet.

[@williwonti]

Correct

[@bostonrailfan2427]

wouldn’t they get brushed aside and away from food when you’re oiling the grates? seems like if you skip that step they are a real problem

[@mach51]

i have the kona, it left a small wire coil on the grill the other day but luckily i saw it. the wood one actually does work well the more you use it. I have 3 grills and they can all have their own brush.

[@dbradusc1]

I can't believe you missed the abrasive composite bristle brushes. They work like wire without rusty wires coming off. Your test should have left the brushes outside for a humid summer season and then see if the bristles shed. Your results would likely be different.

[@tycox8704]

Odd. Their favorite pick used to be the scouring pad design.

[@audiogamer]

keep the weber content coming, love it!

[@robine916]

I switched to a crumple of aluminum foil after we had a few broken wires in our food. We also scrape with the spatula after cooking to reduce the food stuck on the grill. :D

[@julieparker5029]

I bought the 12 inch Weber grill brush but the problem is it needs to have a longer handle period when you were cleaning a scalding hot Grill your hand is just too close to that Hot Grill.

[@roberternst1978]

Good info as usual and great pony tail Bridget

[@tjmarx]

"If you ever want to take it [scrapper] to a PARTY to clean a grill..." Man, this guy parties very differently to how I do it...

[@Julian-do7bv]

I have one just like winner but came from the dollar store for $2 I have wore out 3 of them never had and issue and they work fantastic never thought about the bristles coming off and never had a issue but now ill look for that

[@karenpolansky9097]

The two favourites are my least favourite. I found that those bristles flung the black bits from the grill backwards. I always got my clothes dirty from them.

[@333Willow]

Dip a copper scour pad in olive oil. Use tongs to hold while cleaning. Worked great on my iron grates...will try on steel soon but assume it'll work..."grate" 😉

[@tonymeyer677]

The very best tool to clean your grill is a pair of tongs. Then wipe the grill grate with a dry paper towel. Nothing works better and no worries about broken wire bristles getting into your food.

[@nicasioyumul1799]

Steel bristles poking the intestines sounds like a painful nightmare! 😳 I’m throwing mine away now and getting the Kona Bristle Free!

[@cmcinnis3746]

The safe clean brush with no bristles and the triangle bristle brush have the same cleaning ability. Why you would think the bristle one does better than the safe clean brush boggles my mind.

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

love my weber grill brush

[@rmp563]

Will stainless steel bristles, like those used on the Weber brush, damage porcelain coated cast iron grill grates?

[@ilovecornell]

Is there a video on how to store and clean these things

[@jaklinlazari7915]

Hi how are you guys doing I love your programs😍😍😍

[@TexasEngineer]

I run a magnet over the grate after cleaning to pick up any loose bristles. Yes, I have eaten a loose bristle, it stuck in my gum. Luckily, but still painful.

[@slomotrainwreck]

I have a small gas grill, I use a small scraper brush combo. I mostly have been using the scraper notches to get all of the gunk off of the grill grate. I'll keep your recommendation in mind if I ever get a big-boy grill.

[@michaelb1050]

I used a bristle brush and my girlfriend was eating a pork chop and the bristle got stuck in her gums. She had to pull it out. I thought it was more of a myth or a "one of" hearing about it until it happened to her. It hurt and took time to heal. My issue is, I feel all other brushes suck.

[@TheAndroidGamer367]

Bristle free for the win.

[@dylanshepherd3213]

I've bit down on too many wires from grill brushed to use a metal brush

[@kevingray8616]

I’ve been using the Weber one for at least 7 years. Never a single loose bristle. I do recommend buying the long handled one as the short one does not work well when the grill is hot. (which again is the best time to clean the grill). Too short due to heat and hard to reach far side of grill. The long handle does begin to bend under pressure, but only when the brush is nearing its end of life because you start pushing harder to clean when the brush isn’t as good.

[@michaelbraue240]

Definitely go down on her she is gorgeous

[@roberttschaefer]

I use the grill stones and like the results. Each one only lasts about 4 or 5 cleanings but they are cheap.

[@tymesho]

? mine lasts way longer?

[@dianeschuller]

Hey guys, I don't know any other way to get a hold of you to ask this question: I realize those big roaster ovens (the electric ones for roasting turkeys, chili, etc) aren't all the rage these days but I would love if you did a review of them. I still like and use them and need to get a new one. Would love to know which are the best these days.

[@TheHailstorm77]

9 months later and no response lol 😂

[@cmcinnis3746]

@@TheHailstorm77 I don't think they monitor their KZbin account

[@TheHailstorm77]

@@cmcinnis3746 that’s because it’s called views and constantly posting videos to get more likes, subs and paterons etc.

[@captainskippy6622]

I use a quality brush like the Webber. I’ve tried them all. After I remove my cooked food I scrub what I can then max out the heat and reduce the residue to ashes. Then it’s a cinch to clean.

[@ManixT00]

Adam is great. Always like watching videos with him.

[@OscarM.94]

On Amazon they have drill brush to clean the grill

[@mittendj]

Theres one that wraps around the grill grate bar that does top and bottom. why isnt that in this test?

[@bostonrailfan2427]

they didn’t pay Cooks Illustrated for the right to be featured

[@mittendj]

@@bostonrailfan2427 lol

[@barretthurd6672]

I’ve got the Great Scrape, the only way y’all didn’t burn the wood down after 400 strokes was if you were intentionally attempting not to, or you were at like 50°. I burnt the pattern into mine in minutes. This is miraculously misleading.

[@joebenigno8916]

I've used and really like the Weber triangular 3-Sided Grill Brush. Never had an issue with bristles coming off, and yes I have checked the back with a flashlight. I like that it can get between grates. Thanks for reviewing these again. I feel every few years we need a new review as new types come on the market.

[@mattkrause6945]

The first review I completely disagree with it. My wood grill cleaner is outstanding compared to my brush cleaner. (I have a Broil King with a very deep V and wide space between the grates).

[@bostonrailfan2427]

the reasons against it are laughable, unless your friends/family don’t own a brush why in the heck would you take your scraper with you?

[@williwonti]

You must have the secret knowledge on how to make it work better than a wire brush then. Any tips?

[@lordgarion514]

@@bostonrailfan2427 There's also cooking at parks, and tailgating.

[@lordgarion514]

Try to keep in mind that they are *testing* to find the best. You don't go easy. They're going to do more burning, and cooking things that just stick more, than most people will be doing. And while I haven't used that particular board to clean a grill, I have actually used a piece of wood to try and clean a grill with lots of seriously burnt on food. Turns out wood is kind of soft, and it's difficult to scrape off really stuck things when the scraper is softer than what's stuck.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@lordgarion514 i might agree with public parks but tailgating? i was of the belief that those were all personal grills owned by the tailgaters brought specifically for the tailgating

[@billygilbert7911]

Bummed you didn't try the Grill Rescue grill brush.

[@zachzockoll3450]

Like others said wish you'd tested the grill rescue

[@BeeRich33]

You forgot the tong kind. They reach all around single tines.

[@Daz5Daz]

I know someone who has an piece of brush wire lodged in her throat. It is inoperable so she will spend every day in pain and on pain meds until she dies. Once I heard her story I threw out my brush as soon as I got home.

[@baldbearded9601]

Palmyra brushes come with shorter bristles too. By choosing that specific brush with longer bristles, you completely removed this type of brush from the comparison. But nylon or metal brushes with longers bristles would have created the same problematic result. This was just a poor example of what palmyra can actually do.. or not do!? I'm still wondering if palmyra brushes with proper small bristles or with the circular patterns, are any good. I'm a bit disappointed that you only had the one, with a completely different design than any other brushes.

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

What if the grill grate is rusty?

[@lordgarion514]

If it's cast iron, then wire brush or sand the rust off. If it's any kind of coated surface, like chromed wire, then buy a new grate because the surface is coming off.

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

@@lordgarion514 Thank you! It's definitely like a cast iron skillet. I salvaged it from neigbot who was tossing the grill.

[@ihaveworms2078]

Wood paddle is the way to go. No worry with metal bristles coming off. It didn't take long for the pattern to be burnt in. Shorter than they experienced.

[@anthonyhawkins3576]

They will change their tune if they get sued for recommending a bristle brush. A piece of wire in the gut can be fatal.

[@SandTiger42]

That guy completely gets paid out by the local hospitals. Heh. Wire brushes freak me out. Personally had so many wires on my grill. Sure it cleans really well, but then I had to spend 3x longer combing my grill getting rid of wires.

[@jj-eg5up]

I have been eating and cooking BBQ ever since I grew teeth and I have never seen a bristle come off and stay on my grills. Not saying it can't happen, just saying I am worried about other things. For instance I have melted and caught more than one brush on fire. Anyways, be careful and make good food.

[@MrArturosalcedo]

Bro no one is taking a grill brush to a party!

[@95SLE]

I use the winning brush to clean my WSM. It works exceedingly well to clean the cylinder sides. I use a scotch brite scrubby pad to clean the actual grate.

[@mikemayorov2195]

ball of aluminum foil held through barbecue glove works every time..

[@jayena]

Grill brushes are going through trying to get banned in the UK because of how dangerous the bristles can be when swallowed. They're tiny and difficult to see and can stick to whatever you're cooking. If you do a Google search there are lots of other ways of getting your grill clean without using one of these metal brushes. 😉

[@EnPeeSee]

Lmao the UK really does ban everything, not a serious country

[@mlconley]

I have a brush similar to the winner but with the 18” handle. Best brush ever!

[@danf321]

After using many different types of brushes, I found a brush at Lowe’s that has a heavy molded rubberized handle, heavy 1.5” metal wire bristles and a scraper at the end. All brushes get beat up and need replacing, but for $8.99, I can afford several Lowe’s scrapers.

[@HumbertoYi0878]

Wood paddle all the way. “I don’t want to spend the time” sounds like someone who cooks with propane

[@hwy9571]

The best one isn’t here, The Weber handheld nylon brush. Use it on a cold grill with warm water and Dawn dish soap. Mine is 3 years running strong.

[@joshhuggins]

I bought the Kona in the spring & it's just about worthless. Used it about a dozen times and I just tossed it out this week.

[@rok4220]

Absolute huge miss to not check out the grill rescue. By far best grill cleaning tool I’ve ever used.

[@Zest4life890]

Aluminum is the safest way to scrub grates, those scrub brushes with metal pieces rub onto and stick to the grates, and sticks to your food, not healthy it’s unsafe

[@hojo70]

That 8 dollar grill brush is $16 dollars

[@EatYourOwnBacon]

Wow after 400 stokes, plus 20 cement strokes and the steel bristles didn’t come out? Try 15000 strokes and 2 years.

[@Peter7966]

The folks at Weber know grilling. Their brush is the best I've found after years grilling. I'm not surprised to see that they came out on top.

[@_Smarf_]

Agree 100%! I love my weber kettle grill, one of the best investments I've ever made. Bought one for my mom too! Company deserved of their high reputation for quality! (‾◡◝)

[@bostonrailfan2427]

…it might be true if this wasn’t a paid advertisement hidden in a test as they made up bogus excuses to trash products just to tout their sponsor

[@_Smarf_]

@@bostonrailfan2427 so, you just come here to be spiteful and mean to anyone that comments. efin dumb way to spend your life if you ask me. Apart from you, this is one of the most pleasant comments sections in existence. You're not "bringing down the man" by trying to own someone's grandma just looking for a set of corn on the cob holders that won't break.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@_Smarf_ so, you come to reply to responses that you disagree with just to show that you’re better than others? i’m not a fool, i don’t believe in coincidences that the same company that sponsors them and provides their equipment is touted as “better” than others for such a dubious reason

[@_Smarf_]

@@bostonrailfan2427 You seem to think a lot about yourself and seem to view everyone else as inferior or just plain dumb for subscribing to this channel. That is the appeal of conspiratorial minded thinking, you're always superior to the herd. It's why there's a flat-earther moment, anti-vaxxers, etc. You're don quixote man, your windmill being fighting this channel. I get it, I've got anger issues too man. But you, YOU, are fighting some retiree about how to clean a gill and being unnecessarily mean about it. Not me.

[@theathejtheg9834]

The wood one is the worst

[@Outofcontrol2024]

Save me $$ Thanks 😊

[@kevinpenfold1116]

Don’t read the comments, don’t read the comments….. F**K I read the comments.

[@MSantos4126]

You can ball up some aluminum foil and use that, it’s more effective than these wireless brushes and not a hazard like the wired ones