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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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.

Excellent!!! Thanks so much for being here on KZfaq. 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. 👏❤🔥🥩🍔🌶🌽

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! 🔥

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!

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

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

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. 😄👍🔥🍻

I have the Kona, and really like it.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Good info as usual and great pony tail Bridget

love my weber grill brush

keep the weber content coming, love it!

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.

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

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

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

"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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This is the one I have and I love it!

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!

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" 😉

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

On Amazon they have drill brush to clean the grill

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Adam is great. Always like watching videos with him.

"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...

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.

Like others said wish you'd tested the grill rescue

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

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

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.

Definitely go down on her she is gorgeous

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

What if the grill grate is rusty?

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

The wood one is the worst

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 😉

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

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.

Hi.

My sister had to go to the er for getting one of those bristles in her throat

Please test bbq daddy?

Where's the skinny guy

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

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

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

Save me $$ Thanks 😊

I use a welders wire brush first then move to regular grill brush

That 8 dollar grill brush is $16 dollars