Want to dust off your grill and get ready to grill burgers, hot dogs, and other backyard barbecue essentials? Be sure to give it a thorough cleaning first.
You might underestimate how filthy your grill can get, even after months of unused grilling: According to a 2013 study, the average grill contains 1.7 million bacterial microorganisms per square centimeter. So you’ll need a tool like a scraper brush.
Eco-friendly cleaning expert and founder of Hudstone Home, Elizabeth Davis, previously said that food and grease buildup on your grill can lead to foodborne illness because it attracts bacteria like salmonella, E. coli, and listeria.
While we think that’s enough to say how important it is to clean your grill regularly, there are other factors to consider: Residue like dirt and debris can be a fire hazard, and leaving it uncleaned for too long can lead to rust, which can damage your expensive grill.
When it comes to the best products for cleaning your grill, we trust the experts. Meathead Goldwyn, founder of AmazingRibs.com, a member of the BBQ Hall of Fame, and author of Meathead: The Science of Grilling, told CNN that his favorite grill cleaning tool is this scraper brush from Grill Rescue.
Grill Rescue was founded by Anthony Tranchida and Scott Mobley. Mobley’s years as a firefighter and cooking in firehouses inspired him to invent the scraper brush.
This brush is remarkable for a few reasons. First, it contains no bristles, so there’s no worry about bristles breaking, and it’s safe to use on gas, charcoal, porcelain, and other surfaces. It has a layer of aramid fiber, which is commonly used in firefighter gear, that can withstand temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
The cleaning brush head features a metal scraper to scrape off larger stains, while the cleaning pad uses steam to assist the heat of the grill for effective cleaning. “To use the Grill Rescue Grill Cleaner, I dip it in a bucket of water for a few seconds and then wipe it over the hot grill,” Goldwyn writes on his website.
“The water boils to evaporate the grease. The pad will turn black quickly, but you can hand wash it or run it through the dishwasher and it will last many times like new. When it wears out, you can replace the pad.” You can buy replacement pads with or without the scraper.
Reviewers are equally impressed with the convenience and effectiveness of this brush. “This is the best grill cleaning product I have ever used,” says one reviewer.
Many other reviewers have also confirmed that this brush works just as well as advertised. The safety of cleaning without wire bristles is also praised by reviewers.
“OMG, we got every penny we spent,” raved another reviewer. “This thing cleans everything.”
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