CLEAN Your Pit Boss GRATES in Minutes - NO Burn Off, NO Bristles!

[@madbackyard]

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[@GymDiver]

Just another tip for anyone interested. I have a small cheap electric pressure washer that I keep near the grills. Pull the grates out and prop them up, hit them with the pressure washer, flip them over and get both sides. Maybe spray a little degreaser and let it soak first, but it's usually not necessary. You can hook up the hose and plug in the pressure washer faster than the grill can hit temperature, and no wasted pellets.

[@vladimus9749]

Sometimes this is the best option.

[@PoeLemic]

For me, I do about the same thing. I take them to my local car wash and use high pressure water on them.

[@johnl3487]

Welcome to the world of water cleaning! I used a wet towel on a regulare grill brush. I learned this while cleaning the grill at a Bojangles in the 80's I am glad ti see this get out into the wider world.

[@reddog907]

Great tool, I have taken the grates out and placed them in my dish washer , first giving them a scrubbing , they come out nice and clean but downside all the blackened crumbs are left at the bottom of the dishwasher. As for my Bar B Q , I saw a tip years ago , turn on all the burners and then quickly place tin foil over the grates but you need to weigh down the foil because it will float up , close the lid and let it go for about 15 minutes, after that turn off the burners , leave the lid closed and let it cool down , after removing the foil the grates only have ash on them , kind of works the same way as the clean cycle in newer ovens. Don't leave the BBQ unattended . Great video. Cheers

[@madbackyard]

I’ll have to try that technique with the foil. Have you tried in a pellet grill too or only gas?

[@lovemytide45]

Not trying to be a smart ass but be advised your dishwasher has a removable filter at the bottom of the tub. You might want to pull it out and rinse it out after running the grates through it. I had no idea there was even one in there until I burned up a Kitchen Aid… oooops 😀

[@reddog907]

@@lovemytide45 I know about the filter , I clean it regularly, you’re right lots of crud forms down there , I clean the grates of all the heavy stuff before I put it in the dishwasher. Good tip from you maybe a lot of people don’t know it exists. Cheers

[@reddog907]

@@madbackyard Only gas

[@brianmiller7221]

I just received mine and used it after each cook, about 5 times. It works great!!!! Thanks for the info. Your videos are great. Keep then up.

[@madbackyard]

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to say that!

[@PoeLemic]

Thanks for showing us this. I've needed something to easily clean my Traeger, because it sure gets dirty and is hard to clean without manually scrubbing them individually.

[@AaronOverEverything]

So happy to come across this video! Just ordered new grates for my blackstone tailgater, and this thing is gonna help preserve the new grates like crazy.. another hack.. after you cook, and clean the grates.. remove them and store them in a temperature controlled area.. or even garage..

[@madbackyard]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@dad-and-duke]

I was only able to find this grill brush at Home Depot for $30. Replacement heads were $10. Used for first time tonight and it was awesome! Thanks for the video.

[@madbackyard]

Good stuff!

[@brawlman]

Amazon is a joke hiking their price to cover 2-day shipping OR 3rd party sellers adding shipping to an already inflated price! @dad-and-duke good find, especially knowing you can apply military discount🙌

[@jacksjeepinchannel5349]

I've been doing wrong all this time. Great video

[@dhansel4835]

After seeing this I purchased one. It works just as as he says.

[@madbackyard]

Glad it helped!

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Try a small electric pressure washer . No scrubbing grates .

[@marctrainor5595]

You are my main "go-to guy" when it comes to instructions on different cooks. Last night I did my first baby back ribs, and my grill started jumping from 250 up to 300, but I wrestled with it and thank goodness the ribs still came out delicious. Thanks for all the great videos you put together and I have this grill brush. Yea, yea!!!, it really does work great. I have a Recteq with the straight grill grate instead of the crosshatch, and it works terrific. It certainly takes the worst of the stuff off and I either turn the grates over or pull them off after the brush and hit em with som foam-type BBQ cleaner. Then of course rinse, but you've got me thinking, gee, why do all that every cook. Why not just turn them over like you said, brush em, and call it good. Thanks again. Marc Trainor.

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching Marc!

[@paulbonaventura4969]

I saw now on FB a lot of ads for a firefighter brush similar to BBQ daddy but was skeptical.. but I think it’s nearly the same concept. Love the scrub daddy and mommies in the kitchen too

[@justinsnow3979]

You are the best man, was wondering how to clean these better!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks!

[@nickma71]

I cleaned the grates on the GFs WSM. I took them off and put them on said gas grill and cranked up the heat.

[@billc7211]

For years I used the bristle brushes until being made aware of the loose wire concern. I had a friend nearly die due to a surgical staple that ended up in his colon from an operation. While not exactly the same, still scary enough that I stopped using bristles right away.

[@az8theist977]

Good advice. I use a product from Grill Rescue that has a similar use, but seems much more stable than your brush. I DO LIKE the icewater idea though!!

[@madbackyard]

I’ll have to check that one out, thanks!!

[@az8theist977]

@@madbackyard Apparently invented by a firefighter using their flame proof material. It's tough as nails and works great. Give it a try!!

[@kevinquill6638]

I found a similar brush from Cuisinart at Sam's Club that came with an additional scrub head for around $18. Works great.

[@madbackyard]

Good to know!

[@twoseriousdogs6762]

What's it called??

[@fkarmadi]

​@@twoseriousdogs6762 The Grill Renew Brush

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Home Depot has them for $25. Best brush ever!

[@madbackyard]

Good to know!

[@KoolieBhai]

Quick question can this method work on a propane pit boss grill with the same diamond pattern grill grates

[@madbackyard]

Yes absolutely. Just get your grill temp under 350 before using so you don’t damage the brush with too high of heat.

[@ASDF_Rando]

I have an outdoor sink. I spray some dawn soap and let them soak for about a minute. I then scrub them with a plastic bristle brush then with a green scouring pad. I spend about a minute or two on each grate. You could use a large shallow plastic bin if you dont want to use the sink. They come out looking like new. I do this everytime i use the grill. I thought they were supoosed to be washed or cleaned because of the finish these grates have make them easy to clean.

[@uploadlinks622]

Brilliant. Like reglazing a pan that seared meat with broth/wine.

[@madbackyard]

Good analogy!

[@jim18555]

Awesome, thank you. I just purchased mine from my local Home Depot, $24 😊.

[@madbackyard]

Great price! Thanks!

[@roguerebel2023]

It works great on a griddle too!

[@theracerdude]

I grab a bowl with some water, and I grab a blue scratch-proof sponge and after I heat the grill up I scrub the grates. (or after you cook you can do the same thing) This works well especially if you have ceramic-coated grates. and if the sponge gets hot dip it back in the water ring it out and get back after it

[@bhamneurad1]

Looks good on your ceramic covered grates. My Pitts and Spitts grates are steel without any coating (that I am aware of). I wonder if the edges of the metal in my grates would shred this tool up and not get the same good results.

[@randallkirk3489]

Need to invest in this!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@B44SB66]

If you have a propane torch kit you can stack the grill grates someplace safe and hit them with your torch kit and burn off all the grease

[@dixter1652]

the easiest way I have found is treat the grids just like a pan.... right after they cool off from the cook you put them in the dish washer.... do this when they are new and each time you use them and they stay clean...

[@madbackyard]

That does work, however I’ve noticed a lot of gunk can accumulate at the bottom of the dishwasher afterwards. Thanks for watching!

[@VipKyleHD]

That is definitely not the easiest way, that's so much work.

[@dhansel4835]

I just got the Pit Boss 1150 Version 3 pellet smoker. It has all the modifications that I have seen that people have been asking over the years. I have noticed some people have put aluminum foil over the dome surface to make cleanup easier. I don't know if that is a good idea. Pit Boss people told me not to do that. How about cleaning. After 6-12 months of use cleaning the grill out every 2 cooking times is it good to use a degreaser to get rid of the build up grease inside? I also have been told to use a plastic scraper to clean the inside walls of the unit. Any other suggestions would be helpful.

[@madbackyard]

All good questions! No, I wouldn’t put foil directly on the flame broiler. It can adhere and be a mess to clean up. Use a wire rack over a foil lined baking sheet instead if you want easier clean up. We use it in many of our videos. For a twice a year deep clean check out our other video how to deep clean a Pit Boss.

[@madbackyard]

DEEP CLEAN a PIT BOSS in 4 EASY STEPS! Plus RUST Removal! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW0hZtqfM10oJI

[@MetalDetectingwithRandy1]

Thank you, Great information 👍👍

[@madbackyard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@harryhanson6660]

Curious... what model of Pit Boss do you have? It looks like it have 5 degree steps on the thermostat. Mine jumps from 250 to 300. Wonder if I can replace my control board with that model (my screen cracked and the wifi feature doesn't work)....

[@jlang8213]

That works pretty good!

[@madbackyard]

I'm really enjoying it, thanks for watching!

[@wardraven8755]

Would this work on my griddle.

[@PhillipStewart-k7f]

Yup use dawn soap soak in bucket then wash off. ❤❤

[@pewterpirate4560]

Dawn power wash. Works easy

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for the tip!

[@miken8336]

Great vid and tips, I use there brush that looks to have wood for the brush material. I normally use oil, but will definitely try the water method. THANK YOU!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks!!!

[@TodTheBod62]

BBQ Daddy by Scrub Daddy is far and away the BEST grill cleaning brush available ANYWHERE! I am truly amazed at how quickly and efficiently it works with cold water on a hot grill, use it once and you will be hooked...GUARANTEED!!!

[@woody65536]

Where can I get the diagonal grates for my pitboss?

[@madbackyard]

Looks like these ones fit the 1150: amzn.to/47cerrt and these ones fit the 850: amzn.to/3KfZiM5. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@TheEfruge508]

What is the best way to clean the broiler plate?

[@madbackyard]

Check out our other video: DEEP CLEAN a PIT BOSS in 4 EASY STEPS! Plus RUST Removal! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW0hZtqfM10oJI

[@TheEfruge508]

Just watched it. Thanks!!

[@TJ-tb3xm]

Thanks for the tip

[@madbackyard]

Appreciate it!

[@gregalot200]

I use a plastic tub filled with water and just place the grills in it to soak overnight the stuff just wipes right off.

[@madbackyard]

Yes that works great for an occasional deep clean. We do something similar in our Pit Boss deep cleaning video along with a few other tricks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW0hZtqfM10oJI

[@madbackyard]

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[@timothyjohnson3861]

Grill rescue brush is the best for cleaning, it last for years

[@masterchiefmasterchieflopez]

thank you!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreyschmidt3997]

Wouldn't a few dark colored washcloths on rotation that are hand washed using the same ice water method be easier and cheaper?

[@superscort57]

Whoa that looks good to use

[@madbackyard]

Yes, it works well for lower temperature bbq’s like pellet grills and smokers. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinpeyton33]

That material looks like it would fall apart pretty easy? I’d be concerned it will leave behind pieces of the cleaning material on my grates? Am I wrong? I see a lot of bad reviews on their site saying it falls apart after just a few uses.

[@paulbonaventura4969]

How come your drum doesn’t look rusted like mine? I hardly used it. Maybe it’s the Florida humidity?

[@tedmoore2421]

Pressure washer works good too

[@madbackyard]

Great tip!

[@PoeLemic]

@@madbackyard Yeah, that's how I clean mine. Just take it to car wash. And, poof -- it's clean in 2 or 3 minutes flat or less. Few quarters. Too easy.

[@madbackyard]

Haha, neat idea! Not sure I want to have to do it every time but great for deep cleans!

[@gabrielsierra6890]

Excellent!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@AzTurboMini]

It's much easier IMO to use a power washer and if you already have one it's FREE!

[@madbackyard]

Thanks! A couple people have mentioned that. I’m sure it works great but I don’t necessarily want to drag it out every time I just need to brush off my grates either. But great idea for a deep clean every now and then!

[@OldTimerGarden]

$53 for the brush. NOPE

[@terryallard1918]

Lay a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil on the length of the heat deflector before each cook. Makes any grease cleanup a breeze! Clean the ash pot and your ready again.

[@madbackyard]

Just be careful doing this at higher temperatures as the aluminum foil can adhere to the flame broiler and become a real mess to clean up. It’s ok on other brands because you usually have 2 levels of heat deflection such as with z grills and Traeger, (separate flame diffuser with a drip pan above it) so they actually recommend doing this. Pit boss advises against it because their flame broiler is directly above the fire pot. So the surface temperature of the flame broiler gets much higher at similar temperatures compared to other types of pellet grills.

[@terryallard1918]

@@madbackyard Correct. I should have clarified. 🙄 I use my pit boss 1100 for smoking ONLY! Low temps up to 275. I’ve never used the sear/slider grate option. I use my Weber grill for my high temp work. Sorry for the confusion people.

[@zeeble]

Seems like it's either sold out or not available on Amazon anymore. :(

[@Suncoastrealestatemedia]

One of our friends, his son swallowed a brittle from a wire brush. He’s fine now, but it was pretty scary.

[@madbackyard]

Wow, I can only imagine, yeah it can be pretty serious, glad he's ok!

[@TheCharleseye]

Works better if you use lemon juice. It really helps get rid of the grease.

[@madbackyard]

Interesting! I’ll have to try that out.

[@timandrews4722]

My Yoder doesn't have issues hitting 600 degrees

[@madbackyard]

Curious because I don't have a lot of direct experience with Yoders...do you normally crank it that high to clean your grates like on a gas grill or do use another method? How long does it typically take to reach those temps from startup?

[@timandrews4722]

@@madbackyard 20 to 25 min to reach 600 or just vacuum out

[@kemicalx17]

I never put anything directly on my grates.. I always use a foil lined cooking sheet down first, then I put a rack on top for air flow then the food. Probably overkill but I’ve never had to clean my grill so far, just empty the fire pot

[@kractass]

But you still have to clean the rack on the cookie sheet unless you throw them out after.

[@madbackyard]

Or…you could put some foil on top of the rack to keep it clean and then just put a rack on top of that…. But then you would need to cover it with some foil…so, 🤯. Haha, just kidding, this is actually a great tip…I’ve done the exact same thing many times actually to limit clean up! Especially if I’m already using the wire rack and baking sheet to dry bring beforehand like with a Turkey or whole chicken. It’s great to just take the whole tray out of the fridge and put it on the smoker!! Thanks for watching!

[@kemicalx17]

@@kractass right in the dishwasher

[@daveklein2826]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pondhopper24]

My offset smoker does not get cleaned at all. Years of seasoned flavor. I'm to awnry for germs to mess with me!

[@peetsnort]

I just do the cleaning just before the cooking. That way it's up to temperature for the cooking

[@krakadile]

The best way to clean them is by using spray cooking oil before cooking and then after, spray them with ACP extreme degreaser from TikTok and then spray them with hot water while brushing around the residue. You have to use a plastic container to do that if course, but it is easy faster than other methods.

[@madbackyard]

I wouldn't recommend using degreasing chemicals everytime you need to clean/scrape off your grates. There is no need.

[@krakadile]

I mean why not using a cooking oil spray and a degreaser if available for that purpose? If it helps to get the job done way faster, I rather do that. My time is limited and it works for me.

[@phil7121]

I just use a ball of heavy duty foil held with some tongs after done cooking... No need for a bucket of ice water or keeping another single-purpose tool around

[@VanTekConsulting]

Yep, been using a wet towel for years

[@BradleyFranklinKing]

3:52 shows how to use the brush.

[@JB11335]

wire bristles should be banned from sale. Have no idea why they're still around. As for the BBQ Daddy, I'm sold!

[@madbackyard]

Agreed!👍 thanks for watching!

[@Reignunlimited]

Great topic. But please make a long story short.

[@madbackyard]

Ha, I understand. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewwiseman266]

24$ at home depot. Works great

[@Hazel66781]

Buy a cheap electric power washer and clean your grill with that. Just lay the grates on the ground and spray. In less than ten minutes, you're done.

[@Fukurfeelings951]

I get my pit boss spotless by removing the grates and heat shild placing them in storage container filling with water let sit for 5 10 mins and scrubbing them under the cold water with wire brush and letting the sun dry them then...takes 20 mins

[@madbackyard]

Great tip!

[@moose-2656]

Just heat up your grill and use half a onion on some tongs or a knife and it’ll do the same thing

[@BMF6889]

So where does all of the crap on the grates go? It goes down into the grill which you have to eventually clean out. So unless you clean the grill grates separately, you are still left with cleaning the grill itself. That's not just for a pellet grill but also for every other smoker or charcoal grill. You have to eventually clean out the ashes no matter what type of grill you are using. So steaming the grill grates clean is great but all of that residue is falling down into the pellet, gas, off set, or charcoal has to eventually be cleaned out as well. The only way to clean the grill is to take them out and clean them separately and also clean the grill itself occasionally. I've had off set, electric, and pellet smokers. While the offset produced the best results, it also required the most hands on cooking for 6-8 hours. The electric smoker didn't really work well as I had to add the smoke during the cook. I like the pellet smoker because although it doesn't get the best results as an offset smoker, it gets great results without having to babysit the offset smoker for 6-7 hours. It took a while to get the results I wanted from a pellet smoker, but I found that smoking ribs at 160F for 3 hours, then wrapping them for 2 hours at 225 F and then finishing them unwrapped for an additional hour, and then saucing them for 15-30 minutes gives me a bite for fall off the bone perfect ribs. Never cook to time. Always cook to temperature.

[@sfcmmacro]

It would be nice if grill manufacturers designed the grates so they fit in the dishwasher...

[@willjohnson3777]

Steel wool, tongs, and water...got it

[@Jimmer-Space88]

I just take my grates out of the smoker, then out to the driveway; bring out the pressure washer, and spray away…they’re clean in about five minutes. No chemicals, no wasted pellets, no scrubbing.

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Harbor freight welders wire brush is superior and holds bristles.

[@burnerloco4138]

Spray with easy off oven cleaner and place in a plastic trash bag or a container with a lid for about 3-4 hours remove and rinse with the garden hose. Works best on a hot sunny day

[@daveklein2826]

NO CHEMICALS IN A SMOKER....DON'T CARE WHAT YOU SAY..... GET EDUCATED

[@madbackyard]

Make sure to check out our next video coming out Thursday on how to deep clean your entire Pit Boss!

[@bleezham]

OR... take grates out put in your OLD gas grill.... Burn off put back

[@thomasm9139]

I just take my grates off, set them on my driveway and hose them down and let them dry.

[@jasonrees3151]

I highly recommend NOT using the dishwasher. After using it for 3-4 times over a month period i noticed a smell and pulled out the trap in the dishwasher. Black grease everywhere in the trap and housing. Otherwise the brush is brilliant in cleaning ceramic or stainless grates.

[@madbackyard]

I almost always just use soap and water in the sink then let it air dry and it’s worked fine for me. Thanks!

[@coziii.1829]

I thought you keep the grease etc for better flavors next time Only clean if caked up to much

[@timmangan1734]

Great Video I have the dreaded 1st gen *rebuilt 3 times still under warranty Weber but PITBOSS is my next soon go to grill Sorry Trager you act like a Apple Phone products

[@charlesshepard807]

these still have steel fibers in them. is it not possible they could break apart and end up in your food?

[@madbackyard]

Good question! It’s definitely more like a soft steel wool sponge where the fibers are woven together compared to the very hard individual bristles on the conventional brushes. So to me, it seems a lot safer as the whole brush head would have to be almost falling apart for that to happen compared to a single bristle getting loose on the other one where you wouldn’t even notice. And, the head is much much softer than wire steel bristles.

[@daveklein2826]

Charlie, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@markcobero943]

I can’t find that anuwhere!

[@madbackyard]

Here is the link. It’s also in the video description with some of the other products. Thanks for watching! 🔥 BBQ Daddy Grill Brush amzn.to/3q6m4z7

[@donnylockett6572]

$51 bucks on Amazon……..ouch!!

[@daveklein2826]

Ok, you are cheap

[@MatthewParksSr]

😮

[@paulg.5997]

​@daveklein2826 you spelled frugal wrong.

[@daveklein2826]

No, you are cheap

[@jwilson041611]

It’s 11$ now

[@tobyrose8468]

Dang I just use the dishwasher

[@darealickt]

Pressure washer

[@markpeterson9808]

clean it why?

[@b-timmer7193]

I just throw mine in my bbq.. lol

[@americanhero1234]

So basically a steam cleaner😂😂😂ibought a steam cleaner instead so can use it around the house

[@kmrem77]

I have a faster method take the grates out and pressure wash it been doing it for yrs.

[@dontblameme6328]

Why clean them? Its seasoning.

[@medicmike7549]

I’m super suspicious especially after that cut away…. No way this “grill daddy” got in between those grill diamond like that…. Those grates look brand new

[@madbackyard]

Ha, thats funny. I already addressed this with another commenter above a while back, but there's no way I would ever buy another set of these crosshatch style grates, they are a major pain to clean. I think PIt Boss has stopped putting them in their newer models. And I really have no need to spend a week of my time shooting and editing an entire video just to lie about...a grill brush? Grill daddy won't get them back to brand new but being basically a heavy duty wet sponge, it works better than anything else I've tried. Check out our deep clean video to see how we do get them as close to new looking as possible. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW0hZtqfM10oJI

[@medicmike7549]

@@madbackyard tell me you’re sponsored without telling me you’re sponsored. lol why lie? Why type a three chapter response? lol democrat.

[@jeffreyschmidt3997]

​@@medicmike7549your response 🙄

[@arthurcarreon5698]

I use a onion lol

[@kentstevens1454]

those grates are coated and u should not use wire

[@kyelhogwarts8175]

So steel wool on a stick got ya 😅

[@BeamerTime354]

Just use a balled up piece of aluminum foil.

[@badad0166]

So, in the world of chefs, you are de-glazing the "pan"..

[@madbackyard]

Haha. Right. Now you have me wondering if adding some apple cider vinegar to the water would help cut through even better. Wouldn’t want to waste wine just to clean!

[@badad0166]

@@madbackyard No, just the heat and the water, hold the Beaujolais Yours is a great idea I wouldn't have thought of, but once you did it, of course, well, it was simple and obvious! Thank you for the great tip! (I was also thinking tongs and brillo for those on a budget, but that's for another time).

[@madbackyard]

Be careful with steel wool as you might end up scratching these particular porcelain coated grates. I had a similar idea and tried a regular kitchen sponge but found if the grates have a lot of stuck on food it pretty much eats up the whole sponge in the process and you end up going through a lot of them anyway if you go that route every time. This brush head on this one has lasted me this whole season so far so more durable even though more expensive.

[@badad0166]

@@madbackyard Cool. I'm on a brillo kick lately (new to me) and it seems to skim and collect crud without scratching. But I'm sure the tool is a good investment.

[@NoneYaBiz5]

You're still doing a burn off, just adding water to the process of scrubbing.

[@achieve2succeed]

The problem is when you grill with bbq sauce or using seasoning that has sugar. I never run a pit or grill with sauce or sugar seasonings.

[@madbackyard]

Sugar is a killer to clean especially when it’s baked on at a high temperature. Hard to avoid sauces and sugar when making BBQ though! I recommend cleaning the grates as soon as possible after cooking and avoid sugary sauces and rubs if cooking above 325 degrees F. It will likely just burn the sugar you are using. Save it for the low and slow recipes.