HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GRILL in 20 Minutes! Weber Q Monthly Maintenance and Cleaning

[@ChicagoGriller]

Now that your grill is clean, be sure to SUBSCRIBE for my Weber Q recipes, tips and tricks! kzbin.info

[@shawn7913]

I just found your channel three days ago. I've always used charcoal, but I purchased a q1200 for week night grilling. Your channel has been extremely helpful. At first I was like "this city boy isn't going to teach this Georgia boy anything new". I was wrong lol! I've already grilled/roasted pork chops, and tonight I grilled sweet and spicy chicken. Thanks for the ideas and tips.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Haha you got me to just about spit out my beer with this comment! The only thing better if you said “this SKINNY city boy...” 😂 Really glad I’ve been able to help out. The Q is sure a fun and versatile little cooker. Wish it got more love here in the US.

[@jonnythunder92]

Great presentation. Ive had my Weber Q family for a month now. Have used it every 2nd nights since the first BBQ. Loving it.! Great moment letting my 13yo son do the first turn on and help me with the first cook. Cleaned it for the first time last weekend, using your method. Thanks mate.👍👍👌👌 Cheers from Sydnay Australia.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hopefully one day I can share my love of cooking outdoors with any future kids of mine too! Cherish those moments my friend!

[@douglashouck6556]

I use a wooden spatula to clean my grill box. Can't groove the aluminum like a metal spatula but no flexing like a plastic one You may want to think about taking the SS burner tube out first. It makes cleaning the box much easier and it allows for a good cleaning of the tube. Very easy to do. I have two burner tubes and rotate them out. I use OvenOff to clean them. For a yearly cleaning I use an electric 1200 psi water pressure cleaner. As good as new.

[@coriannhasty1209]

Just found your channel.... learned how to clean my grill. after 2 years of using it LOL

[@ChicagoGriller]

Better late than never!

[@gregarends6856]

One thing I use is an acetylene torch tip cleaner to clean the holes on the burner tube. You can get tip cleaners at Home Depot. They come in a pack, and it costs around $8.

[@jurgenthebeagle6066]

Running a stiff bristle tooth brush over the burner tube openings at the end usually ensures they’re all free from debris for me. The little bristles easily poke the holes clean. Thanks for the content Jerry. New subscriber here in Australia, Jan 2022

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Jurgen, welcome to the channel! Good tip with a stiff tooth brush, that would work just as well. Just don't put it in your mouth after ;-) You are right, most of the time scraping the burner or just poking the holes out do the trick. Only very rarely do I need to disassemble and do a full flush of the tube.

[@paulettesherry7366]

Thank you so much. Mine is a mess but now I know I can do it myself

[@ChicagoGriller]

Glad I could help!

[@brittanydonneberg4918]

I don't really grill but this was easy to carry and bring with me camping as a backup in case kzbin.infoUgkxTAV04Wwc8vZvciP7ycqR1S4raCS0TnUc I couldn't get a fire going. In my opinion it is better to bring a charcoal grill instead of a gas grill as a backup because if it rains or the leaves around are still damp from a recent rain; you can use the charcoal to help your fire keep going even though a gas grill is easier to temp control with. Overall, pleased with my purchase.

[@genep7344]

Great tips. I just got a Weber q and I will be watching your channel. Thanks

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel!

[@big-g6]

Good video buddy, from all the way over in the uk. I will be doing this today. (Nice watch too) 😁👍🏼

[@ralfamthor9383]

Great Videos Jerry ... i like the way you explain your BBQ Style ... I found your channel, because i'm interested for the Weber Q Serie ... I think, i buy soon a Q1200... Your Fast (reverse) Ribs Video is great, because the reverse thing works for steaks ... so it should works for Ribs too ... easy and delicious ... I'm not a BBQ beginner, but it's inspiring to see different sights und learn from them ... Thank You ...Greetings from Germany...

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for the kind comments and welcome to the channel! Hope I can inspire you with some ideas and recipes. Enjoy!

[@Ichmochtekunst]

Dumb question but do you also have to clean after every use? I've never bbqed before and looking to get the q1200 for my balcony

[@joeglennon1350]

Great video, very useful information for me as a brand new Q2000 owner and novice griller 👍

[@ChicagoGriller]

Glad you found this helpful! Hope you have many years of happy grilling!

[@dags6439]

How are you finding your Weber I just purchased the q2000 as well

[@TheTrumpeterblake]

Great channel! I just found it, as I have a Q 2200 that needs some TLC. I’ll take all the tips I can get! I also live in an apartment. I’m a little bit of a novice as well( not a complete novice), so I’m looking forward to checking out your recipes and grilling techniques.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! As long as your Q hasn’t been totally neglected, a basic cleaning should do the job to get it back to near top shape. Definitely hang around here, I’ve got a lot of recipe ideas for the Q ranging from basic to more involved. Enjoy!

[@MisterCod1]

Can't believe I never thought about using a putty knife to scrape down the cooking box - so obvious! thanks!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Yes it is very effective. The caked on grease will come off in chunks. A plastic one is probably better for the cookbox, but if you use a metal one like I do just be gentle and careful not to scrape or etch the metal. Scrapes or dings in the metal might not matter, but if you can avoid it you should.

[@justmyself1000]

Couple of tips...Since you're on the 3rd floor...Use the bath tub. I'm in a house and use my bath tub. I have a hose sprayer adapted to the shower sprayer. Also, oven cleaner is the best results for me. Very important to season the grates immediately after.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hey that’s a good tip! Truth be told I have thought about using the tub but just hesitant to get it that grimy with food particles like that (although it probably in reality doesn’t matter). My new set up for spring is I got a larger bucket and will just use the water supply from my neighboring unit.

[@huetuber1204]

I do prep work by covering the inside liberally with aluminum foil. It cuts down on cleaning DRASTICALLY. Just remove and discard. Then wipe down. Easy.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Others have mentioned they do this too. To be fair though, Weber doesn't recommend this, as they say it can trap excess grease or heat. However, based on the number of people who say they do this, it does not appear to be a major or common issue. I've not personally tried this foil lining method yet.

[@alexskatov9043]

Great video - thanks! Did my first clean to only see with a disappointment that the paint on the inside of the lid came off... Not sure if this is norm??? Otherwise, the bbq is spotless!

[@lhumpy190]

Thanks for the video. Would you recommend oiling or seasoning the grill plate if it is not being used frequently? We have found that our grates start rusting....

[@ChicagoGriller]

I think just like any cast iron, it will be good to clean it well and season/polymerize a new layer of oil on it after use if you don't intend on using it often. That said, I don't imagine it will rust on its own as long as you clean it well and keep it away from moisture or the elements.

[@hram8439]

Just subscribed to channel, good content! For what it’s worth when I clean my Weber q I preheat on low heat for about 5 minutes then spray it down with oven cleaner. The grease rinses right off without the scrubbing. Then just run it on high for a couple of minutes.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Great tip! Yeah if you heat up the grill a little bit, that does help loosen the grease and charred bits too. Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@RicardoRodriguez-gp2cq]

Jerry, your videos are very cool. You are my go to when I have any questions about the Weber Q. Keep up the good work. Ric

[@1divaed]

Thank you Jerry, nice video!

[@qinli1909]

i thought soap and water have to be avoided as said in the instruction booklet or did I mix it up with the kettle webber one?

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Nice Job Jerry👍👍

[@ptumpkintumpkin4189]

Thank You so much for this video!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hope it helped!

[@geralynpalacol9295]

Great Content!!! THANKS SO MUCH🙏🙏🙏. Looking forward to buying my Weber Q1200 soon!!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Great choice!

[@flaminiopagliuca1763]

Hi, just an opinion: in order to avoid to clean it completelly every time, is it feasible to put aluminium foil in the bottom when using the grill, in order to just remove it when the dinner is done? Thanks

[@susanc-c7817]

Great idea using tin foil for drip tray 🧚‍♀️

[@Xcon00]

@chicago griller is this how you clean the grates after each use?

[@ChicagoGriller]

This is a bit much to do after each use. To clean your grates simply just turn the heat in high and let everything on the grill carbonize for about 10-15 min. It should easily scrape off at that point. This quick clean is something I do monthly just to get some of the finer residue cleaned off regularly and to keep the grease tray emptied.

[@Xcon00]

@@ChicagoGriller After you scrape off the carbonize residue is that it? Anything else or can you just cook again?

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

Consider not using a metal brush fr final cleaning on the grates. Small pieces of bristle can break off and remain on the grill and get in good posing a problem when swallowed later. It happens, have seen the X-rays of the foreign body’s in the esophagus.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Truth be told, I have found a broken bristle one time in the cook box during cleaning. To my knowledge I’ve never ingested one, but it doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen. I think as long as they are replaced VERY regularly there is a low chance of there being any issues. But still a good thing to point out. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelturnipseed3541]

GREAT JOB!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Now I just have to think about what I want to make to dirty them up again! ;-)

[@Sanjiocom]

No need to clean the lid?

[@bashfulpanda2596]

That background music is a jam.

[@anhluu3194]

Can you put the grates in the dishwasher?

[@ChicagoGriller]

I wouldn’t advise it. The enamel has a tendency to chip and I suspect if it begins flaking off in the dishwasher it won’t be good for the grates or the dishwasher.

[@takeitsleazy6508]

Have you ever experienced a tube not fully lighting during ignition? But left to heat up come back and about 7/8th of the burner lit? I just cleaned it and not really sure what could happen. Didn’t have this problem before.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Unfortunately burner tube ignition problems are pretty common with the Weber Q. It's probably blocked or obstructed with debris from prior cooks. Scraping and poking the openings clear usually does the trick.

[@MikeyB00o]

If anyone is worried on using a metal scraper, go out and get a couple of Painter Stir Sticks. I have one that has a corner cut off at a 45 angle to get into tight spots and then a flat one.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Good tip! Thanks!

[@sallyg.8393]

Do you lightly oil the grates after cleaning?

[@ChicagoGriller]

Yes, you should lightly oil the grates after cleaning, then light it up to make sure everything is still running well. Let the grill run for about 15 minutes and you're good to go again!

[@sallyg.8393]

Thank you.

[@cookiescream548]

I used those blue scrubbers to clean the grates, but didn't work. There was still stuff stuck on them. Is it okay if i use one of those aluminum or stainless steel scrubbers? And is it bad if i use the dishwasher for the grates?

[@ChicagoGriller]

I don't worry too much about the green or blue scrubbers... crank up the heat and they will burn off or they'll just blow away in the wind. I'd not advise a wire scrubbing pad - it might be ok a few times, but they are very abrasive and if you have any imperfections in your ceramic coating, you could end up taking it off. A crumpled ball of foil could do the same thing but is far less aggressive. The grates are not dishwasher safe. Thanks for watching!

[@briancunningham6314]

What drip tray do you use?

[@ChicagoGriller]

I will use the premade Weber trays if I have them, but truth be told it’s more economical and equally effective to just double line the grease catcher with foil.

[@coletted4591]

Well done!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thank you for watching! Hope you found this helpful!

[@Yaquitrailrunner]

Is that an SKX007 on the wrist?

[@ChicagoGriller]

Great eye! Close, it's a SKX013 but modified to have a 12-hr bezel.

[@Yaquitrailrunner]

@@ChicagoGriller 👍great watch, especially on the nato!

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Any comments on using baking sofa and vinegar rather than the spray to clean ?

[@ChicagoGriller]

I’ve personally not tried that combo but I don’t see any harm in using them. Heck, it’s probably better than whatever mystery ingredients are in most bottled cleaners.

[@mjhns2]

Why not line the grill with aluminum foil? I just tried it, just curious as to why others aren't doing it.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Miguel, I've heard of people doing that for easier clean up. But supposedly if the cook box is lined with foil, it will cause the Q to retain too much heat. If run too long it could potentially start a fire. I've personally not tried it myself so I am not sure how hot it gets with foil inside.

[@albert333pool]

I grill with the foil on every single time and have never had a problem. Makes for easier clean up

[@danmurphy9173]

I’ve seen some people using oven cleaner inside for really rough jobs. Any thoughts? Mine is super dirty from years of “use and abuse.” Also, not sure of the best product to spray on the exterior of the grill (I have a Q300, so it has that beige finish). Thanks for a great video!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Dan! So I've not used oven cleaner - my grills have not ever gotten to that level of grit although currently I think my Q2000 could use a really deep clean after going all winter without. That said, the person who sold me the Q1200 I recently picked up said he used oven cleaner in it and the lid looked really really clean. I'm not sick from it yet after a month of use, so it should be all right :-)

[@birdsoup777]

Thank you.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hope this helps! I gotta clean my Baby Q and possibly its burner tomorrow!

[@FrancescoFlorio]

Did you think about putting aluminium foil at the base of the grill? In this way you don't have to clean the bottom. What do you think?

[@ChicagoGriller]

I've not tried it myself, but this has been suggested to me a handful of times. I must say, Weber doesn't recommend this. They say it affects how heat is distributed and dissipated in the grill, as well as can cause built up with grease due to the crinkles and ridges in the foil. But again, this has been suggested to me by others, who claim no ill effects from it. I would say most likely doing this is fine, but proceed with caution.

[@mikealexander13]

Just use a pressure washer, takes about 5mi

[@1xrvm1x]

Why not put some aluminum foil at the bottom of the cookbox? Then make a hole for the fat to drop into the fatpan....

[@nomanejane5766]

u using metal on that non stick surface, u know they sell silicone stuff that can handle high temperatures.

[@huntercarneystandup]

😀😀😀😀😀

[@frankmuller8300]

Nice video. Remember to wear gloves with the grill cleaner

[@ChicagoGriller]

Grill cleaner and oven cleaner can be pretty rough on your hands - and dangerous if you forget to wash or rinse afterwards, so it is indeed good practice and hygiene to wear gloves.

[@orion9k]

It's way easier to just clean it every time after use, takes 2 minutes to scrub off the burned stuff.

[@leosi5888]

soap on the grills like that is not good...burn it and then scrub it off...