How To Clean a Flat Top

This video is a demonstration on how to properly clean or restore a flattop grill. It is important to keep your equipment clean for sanitary and safety reasons. All you will need is
-Grill Brick
-Oil
-Soapy Water
-Two Towels
-Grill Pad w/ Handle
Special Thanks to Medcorp and Ron Simon

[@BjornIronside12]

Wish more places took this kind of care and pride with cleanliness. The two flat tops where I work have probably never been this clean since they got them. I want to spend a day getting them back to a decent standard.

[@ExponentialImpact]

Best tutorial on the net. 3 million small business owners all asking this question

[@Ryan_25160]

You cut out the best part where you take the flat scrapper and scrape the grill!!! So satisfying.

[@EASsirenVids01]

That’s what I was gonna say

[@amazingdavon]

Clear & concise walkthrough with great audio/video quality. Thanks for sharing!

[@jaidama123]

The day when there is a food inspector visit ...

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

😂 #OnYourToes

[@user-gp7sw6bk3n]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@kesna8]

🤣😂😅

[@oscarangeles7821]

Wrre I've worked we've always dome it between shifts and before closing

[@KayM1021]

Or Gordon Ramsey

[@lilboogie9812]

The amount of pride I felt as a Baltimore native when the Get High beat came in 😊 🧡🖤President Davo💜🖤

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

extremely good video Chef Andrew Bolding. I shattered the thumbs up on your video. Continue to keep up the quality work.

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Thank you for the kind words

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 No problem at all, always happy to support my fellow content creators. I am looking forward to improving on my own current video format I have uploaded and, in the future, trying to create content as good as yours in the long-term.

[@Lamision316]

Amazing work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rio88ish]

Wow... that's a great way to do it.. thankx for the video

[@tanktalk5667]

Thank you you saved me hours of hard scrubbing 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@DrOneOneOne]

You can cut it in half again by using some cleaning solutions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPTknamdq51Z5I

[@amyconner6374]

now thats the way you clean a grill ..good job .

[@TraumaER]

I wish I had a flat top. You can cook all types of things. 💯

[@justinfry2907]

You should do a video on using this grill. Cooking tips, temperatures and such, they are common but I find people don't know how to use them properly...

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

You know. That is a good idea. When I do I'll give you a shout out for the inspiration. Thanks.

[@robertfuller2807]

Man I feel like I need to adjust all the time on the grill at work, I like a hot side med middle and medium lowish other side but the grill we have fluctuates so much.

[@kaybeane4745]

Tyvm. I greatly appreciate it.

[@mohamedayoub3341]

Love you’ve posted this ! How do you get in them corners please help me

[@WetPekPek]

I work at chipotle and it’s always a pain in the ass to clean the grill I’m gonna give this a try and see how it goes

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Herico strength yeah it’s not the funniest job but just like dicing up veggies, going to the gym, or watching a tutorial 😉it’s the little efforts that build a strong foundation. Best of luck. Please let me know how it goes.

[@anyeloplacencia1934]

Did it work?

[@alanruiz4560]

Did it work or nah

[@JiggaSnakeEater]

I also work at Chipotle, I tried it and it works amazingly. The only downside is that other grill closers don't really care about it's maintenance so it just gets caked up all over again. I recommend doing it twice or thrice if you want to get noticed for a promotion, otherwise don't be doing extra work for the same pay.

[@biz26]

J.j this is literally my problem at work. I work hard to get things clean when I close, but when I come back after a week off there’s so much build up. It’s so frustrating that no one else gives a fuck

[@DiannaAtherton]

Now that is CLEAN! Noice ❤️

[@stamatioskatsoufis9846]

Good job

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Thank you

[@atlant2566]

I have usef Ecolab high temp cleaner and it did a great job of cleaning 4 yr old baked grill but i used 2 32oz bottles and took me like 2hrs to get it all cleaned

[@Sara-cp1gb]

Thank you!

[@putudebby2294]

Thank you

[@AshitaN0J0E]

I’ll give this a try tomorrow, if works I’ll let you know.

[@tuzi7599]

I’m guessing it did not work

[@Zcc_00]

@@tuzi7599 🤣🤣

[@Elijah.Lovejoy]

what a do>uchbag

[@user-vv7ht5yb1v]

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[@AbagailPetersen-vh7bf]

Did you do the whole thing while it was at 200°F? Or turn off for the final water and oil? Love it btw!

[@davidhollyfield9712]

When I was working at Wendy's many years ago probably 20 LOL when I cooked on the grill after I was done I would have to clean it with a non-abrasive Brillo pad but before that I would use the scraper with lemonade from the fountain drink because the lemon juice would cut through it worked very very well but right now I'm trying to figure out how the hell to clean my griddle that outdoor it's a Blackstone and I don't like it looking burnt and old I want to make it look like brand new stainless again almost ready to take a wire wheel to it and sandpaper

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

David Hollyfield I also used lemon juice once upon a time as well. Also depending on how bad your grill is a buffer isn’t a bad way to go. Feel feee to dm me a pic or video if you’d like input on it. I’d love to help

[@wes1588]

You're going to wreck your seasoning using lemon juice.

[@jazic82]

A Blackstone or other consumer grade outdoor griddle isn't stainless steel and can't be cleaned the same way. Think of them as cast iron or carbon steel treat it the same way. It's very very difficult to rust stainless steel but you just have to leave your blackstone uncovered once in the rain to have it rust. I personally think most companies use cast iron style flat tops for consumer griddles because they don't need to be cleaned so thoroughly after every use. There are a ton of videos on how to properly clean a consumer griddle but mostly it just involves scraping off all the built up food, cleaning it with steam like in the above video and then wiping it down with food safe oil. Personally I'd bring the oil up to smoking point before shutting it down to prevent it from spoiling but that's just me.

[@markdenney7977]

Hi, this video really helped. Wonder if you could tell me what material your grill plate is made of?

[@user-fm4rg2wd8g]

Maybe iron? Because it has lots darkness..

[@albertsalas9154]

On stainless steel, keep your strokes uniform and in one direction to prevent scratches from forming. But do the same steps.

[@shanveno1071]

Please where did u get the plastic scrapper need one for work...everyone i try keeps melting

[@edgardlopez1519]

And the gloves, safety first!

[@eddieellison7679]

What oil did you use?

[@4Y4ZATA]

sorry are you saying that first step os to add oil and scrup? IT IS NOT POSSIBLE ?

[@steveroberts7128]

What could you use instead of the "brick"... would a green scrubbing pad do ... Also can I ask what oil you use... cheers ppl 👍

[@axxonn01]

Do you use any chemicals or just soapy water? Do people use sodium carbonate for cleaning flat tops?

[@texazboii]

can you use fryer oil for the touch up? cause thats the only oil we have here at work?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Yeah that is fine. It’s a good oil to use to clean it as well as it normally has a higher smoking point then other oils. Just don’t splash it on your hands 🔥👍

[@kurtweinheimer4939]

Where did you find the block?

[@DeLoreaan]

And it's a brand new top

[@JohnDoe-qf1ur]

one trick we learned at our restaurant for cleaning a very dirty grill top is using some pickle juice + grill brick. we buy pickles by the barrel so we have left over pickle juice 24/7. it will get the grill top looking brand spanking new but it does smell a bit during the cleaning.

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Yeah I’ve heard of using acidic things like that lemon juice, and vinegar. Shoot I’ve even heard someone say to use sprite. In addition the smell can be potent.

[@teethaistralian6079]

is this chrome plate?

[@Jose-jj6fg]

Did you turn off the grill and wait a few minutes before you use the grill brick or was the the grill on the whole time when you were scrapping it?

[@natsuki1578]

I’d like to know this as well

[@ryancappo]

It looks like it is on. There is steam coming up from the water when it hits the griddle.

[@larryrolph9231]

@@ryancappo generally keep the temp around 250 to 300

[@imranksa3237]

What's name thi products

[@ellesimple6993]

There is a variety of opinions others said to me in jobs clean it hot others cold

[@jennyagelo3287]

Do I use any type of cooking oil? Or a cleaning oil?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Any type of COOKING OIL is fine. Not a necessary step but it does help "season" or "prime" the grill for the next use. Also gives it an extra little shine.

[@liamwelsh5565]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 It's a very necessary step when cooking eggs the next morning. Nothing pissed me off more then if they didn't grease the grill and eggs would be sticking like crazy.

[@robertguzman3535]

Where can I purchase the scrubber? I have the brick allready

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Try a restaurant supply store, Smart and Final, Costco, or whoever you purchase your food from. Most vendors have them.

[@tonyphotiou1742]

How would this cleaning process work with a heavy use grill that is blackened all over? Can't see just the brick taking everything thing off without grill cleaner.

[@boredgeek]

I worked in a diner where the two griddles would get nearly black by the end of the day. A grill brick got them back to looking like stainless steal easily. Though the method shown in the video is weird. It's better to do straight up and down motions and not the weird circle scrubbing in the video.

[@leoniloleornas3549]

Is it really necessary to season the grill? What is the name of that block u use for scrubbing

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Not necessary. I think it does help for the next time you use it, and it makes it look more polished. The "brick" is commonly referred to as a GRILL BRICK

[@Phenom-rl5pr]

What brand us this grill? Can it work with propane? Are stainless steel tops better than a camp chef or Blackstone where it should stay black "seasoned"?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

It’s preference. Unsure in regards to type. I like the stainless. Never a big fan of the seasoned ones. But I’ve had amazing food off both so 🤷‍♂️

[@Phenom-rl5pr]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 thanks for the reply. What's gives the SS the upper hand in your opinion. I'm building an outdoor kitchen and not sure which route to go with. The SS version is significantly more expensive. Idk if it's worth the upgrade. ($1400 more expensive)

[@davidgrace779]

that's what I'm f ing talking about. thx

[@six66string]

What kind of oil is best to use to grease the top at the end of cleaning?

[@akumanozama]

Canola oil

[@Zcc_00]

How many times can you use the grill brink before tossing it in the trash?

[@ericaruggles6309]

You can keep using it until it's almost gone.

[@tommymata4598]

Does the grill say on the hole time? Or when do u turn it off?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Turn it off prior to cleaning. Can even add some ice on it to cool it off. I prefer cleaning it whiles it warm to hot as I think it easier, however I’ve heard both ways from many people.

[@pepprdgefarm]

I worked in a kitchen with a Mexican sous chef who could get it that clean in two steps. I could never get it down below three steps, but hey, I didn't have have 30 years of cooking experience.

[@BjornIronside12]

Just be proud you are attentive and care about cleanliness. That’s more important than how many steps it takes. Would rather do it right the first time around.

[@shanemcnab7069]

What did yall cook that day? Couple burgers? 😂 that grill wasn't hardly dirty

[@robertguzman3535]

Where can I find or buy that brick?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Most food supply companies have em. (Us foods, Sysco, smart and final, Costco) Also you can do Lowe’s, Home Depot, or even Amazon

[@user-vv7ht5yb1v]

煎完再宅炸or煎完再烤一枱數用

[@cd8247]

whats that stone looking thing used for scrubbing?

[@scottcoffelt329]

0:30 grill brick. Or pumice stone.

[@vegasmassimo]

What is that scrubber? It looks like a trowel and it had something under it.. is that steel wool or chore boy copper?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Its known as a grill or griddle pad at my local Smart and Final. Its a thin metal sheet used for cleaning. Stacked with a nylon scrubber pad. And a "Griddle Screen Handle" also available at Smart and Final. Hope this helps. If not let me know and I'll do my best to assist.

[@vegasmassimo]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 yes thank you.. i have now found that tool.. i also have purchased a laser thermometer to know grill temp. Thank you for sharing you skillset with us

[@kaybeane4745]

New comnent. Just tried this. All I can say is WOW. You're a LIFESAVER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@eclecticanimation5497]

what kind od soap? is Dawn or other dish soap ok?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Just some type of dish soap. The more concentrated the easier the scrub. Thanks for watching.

[@honestnewsnet]

Hope that's not just any soap. That is food safe soap?

[@crapp0]

Anybody know the music used after 1:20?

[@everythingandanything7170]

@ 1.20 Buddha konteskst. It’s beautiful.

[@honestnewsnet]

You did not season grill.

[@iwantmypot]

When the background music is too loud it becomes foreground music. Couldn't hear a thing you said at the end of the video.

[@godfothr69]

What kind of oil do you use?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

George Oliger III any oil is fine. CANOLA, or any other VEGETABLE OIL will due. I wouldn’t use butter or olive oil as the smoking point is too low and could end up making it more difficult to clean

[@calumfromonlydippingdiggin241]

what is the music in this video

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Unsure. I got it from some non copyright video on KZbin.

[@AshitaN0J0E]

Do you guys know why my flat top at work, turns black when I don’t use it? Even in low flame?

[@PhilVerryChannel]

Yeah, it is because: BLACK LIVES MATTER and the grill is protesting.

[@MrJoshyOG]

what kinda oil

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Any type of cooking oil you use will do. We just use it to “season” or “prime” the grill for the next use.

[@cookallday]

we are not allowed to use grill stone, though we have the non caustic grill cleaner it is similarly effective but doesnt give you a polished surface

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

I have another flattop here that I use and we do not use the brick on her. It’s a lot of scraping with a good sharp scraper. Then doing the steps here after bricking.

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

I would probably try steel wool too. Some of our installations do not allow us to clean with it so we don’t use em anywhere.

[@mrdthken4083]

im confused on how oil helps

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

It helps to “season” the grill which helps it not stick so much. And it really polishes it up so you see some spots you may have missed.

[@res6696]

So this is why my food takes so long

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Hahahaha this and the servers in the back eating French fries

[@res6696]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 lmfao 😂

[@sayeedshabazz5519]

On Break These are the quick efficient steps of the fastest grill cleaning ever. When cleaning all Restaurant Inside grills It should be silver so the burgers stay freash for the customers. On break I own my own Resterant the serving credibility is to enhance professionalism to all customers working together as a team I signed a multi-billion dollar contract a client wrote the check deposit it in the accounts. Also quick travels of course is in rotation of course buffets with clients always busy the quick travels are discussion private discreet everything private

[@mukisicario7079]

F 87.64.E (ibar)

[@sayeedshabazz5519]

On break peace and quietness, quick efficient cleaning always keep it clean. Need a break for cleaning so busy with customers working I have my own restaurant cleaning need a break for cleaning take the break. Always restocked all products and materials always have freash meat im restocking products and materials is important. Freash meat is important for customers customers want their food ready quick and fast waiting not good for the customers. Restaurant fixing preparing food their is a time limited when serving the customers exchanging grease is important clean grease is also important. Taking out the grease is important when taking out grease also should be done in a timely manner emptying trash is important it should be done in a timly manner. The grease bucket never fill a grease bucket all the way to the rim because it becomes heavy to take out. Light is better the sink when sanitizer when letting out sanitize water open it up crack it slow. Working with lady clients when my team work together as a team cleaning becomes easy meet a client on break earlier never got upset in years. I signed a muti-billion dollar contract fast cleaning methods for Resturants. Everything confidential discreet private all contracts are private at a buffet sweet caramel pie travels are important bought all employees cars.

[@mjdebeer5490]

Surface still laced with chemicals. Didn't rinse thoroughly.

[@mohamedsaed5021]

Second track ID?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

I'll look into it. I should've gave them credit in description. They were just some non copyright songs I found here on youtube. Unfortunately I don't have the master to this file as I made it on iMovie and have since moved on to different software.

[@everythingandanything7170]

@ 1.20 of video it’s Buddha Kontekst

[@mohamedsaed5021]

@@everythingandanything7170 thanks 👍

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

@@everythingandanything7170 Awesome thanks for finding.

[@gogmotis9322]

Really liked the presentation. Towards the end of the video it was hard to hear the articulation of the narration. The amplified frequencies of the music was covering his voice. Maybe it's just my phone's speakers?

[@thejanglezclan]

"articulation of the narration" "amplified frequencies" ...holy shit get some pussy immediately.

[@Mister006]

that's how it should look every night at close. That griddle needs a grind and sand though...far too many pits and scratches.

[@Chance57]

Heard

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

wait... since when do chefs not get the dishies to do it?

[@deananthony3170]

some resto bar/pubs want to save money and let chefs do the dishy.

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

He show this to the dishies too!!! 😂 And I never ask anyone to do something I won’t.

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

@@chefandrewbolding4147 i think you 'man of the people' types are exceptions. the more kitchen xp I got, the more I saw the inverse correlation between income and work. Dishies treated like unwashed peasants. Apprentice chefs leaned on to breaking point, line chefs injuring themselves at tri monthly intervals. Sous chef doing... a reasonable amount of work. Head chef mostly browsing personal emails in the office during peak traffic. Executive chef (why the F does this position exist???) Hardly even on the restaurant floor.

[@omarbanihamdan3144]

I don’t understand, what was the last thing you put on the grill, was it oil?

[@andrewbolding5374]

Yes, at the end I put oil on it. Not uber necessary, but puts a nice shine on it and seasons it for the next use.

[@omarbanihamdan3144]

Did you use the same oil that you used at the beginning?

[@andrewbolding5374]

@@omarbanihamdan3144 Yes

[@omarbanihamdan3144]

Shall I use the same technique to clean the deep fryer? Or maybe you have a certain way of doing it?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Omar Banihamdan a different technique would be used. A couple different ways to go about it. I like to do it by 1)draining, and rinsing out oil 2)boil with degreaser and water mixture at highest possible fill point for 5-10 minutes 3)turn off and scrub with water in unit from step 2 4)rinse well and dry. This the short of how I would approach it.

[@WayTooSuppish]

Scotch Brite and ice. No messy grill brick, no oily mess, just cool off with ice and scrub. Elbow grease gets it done in 5 minutes.

[@gora876]

Oil isn’t cheap. Not wasting oil to clean a griddle.

[@Drizzle8481]

Should be required viewing for any new hire....

[@prem9702]

I bet it's still like that

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Say less. Thanks for watching. We got two flat tops we use daily that are like this.

[@Juicetra10]

just use a steel wool when its still hot and it will clean everything

[@hillbillywisdom777]

One of the hardest ways to clean a flat top. Don't waste your time doing this way.

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

As long as you keep her clean. Been in some kitchens and it’s embarrassing

[@deananthony3170]

if youre a chef u knownu dont have enough time to scrub that for and hour 🤣 anyone here been using chemical after u just turned off? anyone experience inhaling it and or getting it in the skin? I scrubbed once before that I didnt wait for it to cooldown, chemical steam wiped off my hairskin.

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

Yes do not inhale chemicals 😂. Never great to do and always be safe when cleaning hot appliances. Some people also “don’t have time to workout”. Make time. Sometimes it’s the little things. We also don’t have time to clean the hoods. However best believe they get cleaned weekly. Thank you for your comment tho

[@jackanderson5288]

I accidentally inhaled detergent steaming off the grill, had a soar throat for like a day

[@brad_neal]

Dude, you need a mic and kill the music. Can't understand a word you're saying. Otherwise, really good content.

[@BCM5]

you need better phone with a good speaker. I heard everything perfectly 😂

[@sayeedshabazz5519]

On break everything discreet and private a client bought a multiple car on break I signed a multi-million dollar car ownership deal amount we forgot a client paid all bills restocking gas and products and materials a client paid all bills till next year we dropped 2 cents we not a slave we blessed

[@jasonsutherland3496]

That's the old, hard way. Use lemon juice, a gallon of water. It's gets it cleaner.

[@larrydiluzio9990]

Your using a sanitizer bucket for soapy water! Use a green bucket!!

[@sayeedshabazz5519]

The accounts my accounts

[@PhilVerryChannel]

The music....was just awful, awful, aaaawful. The job itself was good.

[@dodge7729]

Fuck all that graft after every shift just get ecolab high temp griddle cleaner watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPTknamdq51Z5I The chef in your video will thank me

[@Dahstin]

That is dangerous.

[@johnsmith-yi5zi]

Throw water on hot grill and jump in there with no safety gloves while it steams away, nice...

[@evanlegere4154]

john smith not too bad if they grill has been off for a bit

[@chrischannel7534]

john smith whateves John smith. Welcome to 2020 😅

[@liamwelsh5565]

When I worked in a kitchen we started off with a water scrub first and then the grill brick. The grill was still 350 degrees and everyone was able to scrub away fine with the steam hitting their hands and arms. It's hot and it does burn a little but nothing major. Just switch hands once it starts to hurt a little lol.

[@MikePianoMan85]

Jesus Christ! What are Ya'll trying to do? Return this to the store or something? I mean I understand you want a clean grill but damn..

[@OctavioAraujo]

The fastest way is using degreaser method

[@cearalsea1872]

Cant hear shit the music is so damn loud

[@smaganas]

you just unseasoned your griddle

[@TheFeaz]

Is it just me or is that cheesy music TOO LOUD and annoying as all get-out?

[@chefandrewbolding4147]

🤔 You and everyone else who gave it a thumbs down 😂.

[@gigatronicdeth]

That grill didn’t look dirty to begin with.