The Best Way to Clean Your Grill Without A BBQ Brush

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Күн бұрын

BBQ grill steel bristle brushes are dangerous. I asked the youtube community for help and you delivered. In this video, I'll be using an onion and aluminum foil to clean my BBQ grill which are the most popular methods to clean grill grates without using a grill brush.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - The Safety Concerns
02:17 - The Onion Method vs The Aluminum Foil Method
05:18 - Safe Brush Method
05:43 - Other Suggestions I Didn’t Test
06:50 - Final Thoughts and The Winner
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@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

Do you clean your grates with the onion method or the aluminum ball method?

@tylerjones7310 Жыл бұрын

With onion yes and garlic yes but I ve aigeries to onions

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

@@tylerjones7310 I’m sorry to hear that. Have you also tried the balled up aluminum foil method.

@Fireal4632 Ай бұрын

no why would i waste an onion. Im not a pussy and i clean my grates

@xordoom8467 2 ай бұрын

Another way to remove the gunk without damaging or scratching any of the enamel is to use a Steamer with the scotch-Brite attachment, without almost any pressure the steam will melt\dissolve most of the gunk\grease within seconds and the Scotch-Brite helps with any stubborn gunk. You'll be done in half the time or faster using a steamer...

@user1233002 4 күн бұрын

Great video, Tom. I used onions and foil for 25 years. And I loved it.

@GretaWardFireFly Жыл бұрын

I have used spraying grills with simple green, using a Teflon scrubber and rinsing off. I will have to try these two.

@chrisp7293 2 жыл бұрын

The crumbled foil method is one of my favourite methods. I also use a metal scourer that’s used for pots and pans. You can also rinse it, and reuse it multiple times. Thanks for the detailed review.

@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised how simple yet brilliant the foil method was. Thanks for watching and suggesting the scourer

@noogman Жыл бұрын

I have a 22inch weber grill. I bought a 24 inch water pan normally used to catch overflow from a water heater. These water pans come with a hole in one side. You will need to plug that hole with some PVC pipe, a rubber casket and a cap. Test your pan to make sure it doesn't leak. Place your water pan on the counter, put your grill grate in the pan add some hot water and Dawn. Let it sit over night, then scrub the grate on both sides with a stainless steel pad. You will be amazed at how easy it is to clean your grate like new. Dump out the water from you 24 inch water heater pan, clean the pan with some more Dawn. Let your grate dry and your good to go.

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@AverageReviewsYT Жыл бұрын

I have always cleaned my grates within the same day, and I take the grates out and use a plastic scrub brush… works fine..

@gamrkidd 17 күн бұрын

I got a custom built Argentinian / Santa Maria style lump / wood burning grill and it has V Shaped grates . Very hard to clean but the aluminum ball and onion are probably the best methods I’ve used .. a pumice stone worked well but I probably won’t use that anymore

@louisfan9067 2 ай бұрын

If it’s a charcoal grill the grates usually come out in 1-2 pieces. So just take a steel scoring ball and scrape them under a garden hose. Be sure to get a food safe garden hose though.

@Hoakaloa 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. I am going to use the onion method from now on. Onions are an easily renewable resource and can be eaten or composted. There are very expensive grills that have laser cut steel grates that are flat and reversible, so you just flip them and burn off the dirty side. But those types of grills are really really expensive (for example, Hestan).

@christianmeza4941 Ай бұрын

once is hot use a bent scraper, paint scraper etc first to remove the dirty stuff, wear thick gloves because some hot particles could fly and fall on your hands, that will be faster and easier after that u can keep cleaning with the onion or aluminum ball etc..

@shindukess 10 күн бұрын

My method is a coconut husk and a bowl of water. Let the grates get hot and cook the gunk until it's ash. Dip the wide end of the husk in the water and scrub the grate. It'll steam and scrape it clean really quick like cast iron. Just move fast and watch out for steam burns. No metals or plastics to worry about.

@tomwadek 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@dannykapz 2 жыл бұрын

As a user of the safer spiral brush, I’m definitely going to be trying the onion or the tin foil method for my next cook.

@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dan. Amazing how simple the solution was. Glad the community recommended them.

@curtisrogers4190 Жыл бұрын

I use the aluminum ball but I do it on a cold grill and then I can clean both sides of the grill and does a great job even when it is cold.

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

That’s great to know. Thank you!

@bbfreetube 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta share. Thanks

@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, happy grilling

@sonycarp8271 27 күн бұрын

Kamado, there it is, 🔥

@AntonioDal. Жыл бұрын

I will try out chainmail scrub soon

@GONZOFAM7 8 ай бұрын

I've always wire brushed then onioned. I'd never heard of the wire issue until I started seeing ads for the Grill Rescue product on FB and Insta. I'm sure it's a real thing and I'm lucky. I've since switched to an old grill fork to scrape between the grates and an onion after. Can't be too safe. Maybe the onion works because they are full of water and it kind of steam cleans like the Grill Rescue? Nice video, thanks.

@tomwadek 8 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@_shahazmir 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ☺️

@tomwadek 22 күн бұрын

No problem! Thanks for your comment

@notabot0101 Жыл бұрын

Grate channel 😁 deserves more attention

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

😂thank you!

@Saintash1964 Ай бұрын

Wouldn’t it be just as easy to let the grill cool off& then wash in warm soapy water & then rinse off ? Sorry but I’m a newbie to charcoal BBQ’s

@Hoakaloa 27 күн бұрын

No, that doesn't work well. The cooked on gunk is really difficult to remove with soap and water and the grill grates are large and awkward. I have seen some people heat up the grill and then use sturdy rags soaked in hot water and then rung out to clean up the grates. That seems to work OK but you have to have rages to use and then those end up in the landfill.

@LiftingDonuts Ай бұрын

Yeah I always want aluminum in my food.

@MrJpd3 Ай бұрын

I use my pressure washer. Try it!. Thanks.

@BC-hr2of 2 жыл бұрын

Already shared with the kids and grandkids 😎

@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnmason6213 13 күн бұрын

When carbon steel, stainless steel or cast iron frying pans get burnt on material the quickest and easiest way to clean it is to fry onion in it. I never thought of trying this.

@KevinDurbin Жыл бұрын

OMG, this literally happened to me about 10-12 years ago on my gas grill. Up to that point, I ALWAYS used a wire brush to clean the grill. Then that one day when I was heating it up and getting ready to put the chicken on............... I saw it; the shiny reflective wire bristles that had fallen off. The grill was already heated, so I just turned it up to the highest level for about 10-15 minutes more, until it started smoking, then I took a cloth with avocado oil and rubbed down the grill. Threw away the wire bristle brushes. Cleaning with the cloth/oil was probably not smart either, but I hadn't heard of the onion method at that point

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

i'm glad you were ok!

@d00de83 9 ай бұрын

@@tomwadek Guys I had the same issue 5 years ago and we re invented the bbq brush all together check out the BoyerBrush!

@RadiusFive 3 ай бұрын

The best method I found is chainmail in kitchen sink with dish soap. Takes a few minutes, but gets the job done very well.

@tomwadek 3 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@AlphaWebSoluitions Жыл бұрын

from what I can see, the rescue brush seems nice... at least the ad is.

@miggythegreat Жыл бұрын

I use half an orange. Citrus power! 💪🏼

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

The powers of citrus! Thanks for sharing

@swisswildpicsswp3095 Жыл бұрын

I just use an angle grinder with wire brush. A bit overkill, but if a wire gets loose and gets in your food, you WILL notice it

@michaelwelker3595 10 ай бұрын

The steel wire cleaner you have to dip it in warm water and then scrape the grill.

@EngineerZX 14 күн бұрын

Why not use the brush then (the onion or the ball)??

@VillanuevaMedia 2 жыл бұрын

I go in with my brush and the onion works everytime and gives a great smell and flavor. Especially here in California a lot of Mexicans stand by it😎 By the way have you heard of the spider venom for the kettles? It's a temp controller and I really like mine.

@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

I have heard of it. My dream grill is the Weber summit kamado so I figured I would just save for that. How was the installation on yours. I heard it can be difficult

@VillanuevaMedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomwadek installing it wasn’t bad at all. Just needed to angle it a little. Been really solid at holding temps.

@tomwadek 2 жыл бұрын

@@VillanuevaMedia that’s wonderful glad it’s working well for you

@taylorc5716 Ай бұрын

Doesn’t the foil fall apart or at least shed any particles???

@Szolkens 6 күн бұрын

My question as well. I wouldn't choose a brush cause I'm afraid it will leave particles on the grate and I'll eat them someday

@BigfootMediaPro 3 күн бұрын

The potential risks of Aluminum food exposure is becoming more well known. For that reason I won’t use aluminum ball anymore. Steel scouring pads can leave behinds small hair like strands. Even a green scouring pad can fall apart when used on a grill. I like the wooden scraper method but may add an onion to my repertoire.

@RockHudrock 29 күн бұрын

5:53 😳 Phoebe Kates ?!!! 🔥🔥🔥

@kumchavalcha 14 күн бұрын

steel "chain mail" + vinegar, onions and pottato raw for seasoning, you can also try lemon+sea salt for cleaning;) or simply burn the top with high temp, wait to cool down and simply wash it ,btw avoid aluminium and high temps... it's baaaad..

@tomwadek 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@ArcanePath360 Ай бұрын

The wire brush is not only dangerous to the non-stick grills, but wires can come off and get lodged into the grill and end up in your food. I've heard where people have needed surgery to remove it. Happens more often than you would think

@RobertJToledo 21 күн бұрын

Quick question guys. What do you do when they start to rust???

@tomwadek 21 күн бұрын

I toss it. Likely to break off soon

@jodic.8092 Жыл бұрын

I tried the aluminum foil and it left little foil pieces all over the (hot) grill. Anyone else have this problem?

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

Oh no, make sure you use the heavy duty foil

@tylerjones7310 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried grill cleaning stone blocks?

@tomwadek Жыл бұрын

Yes I have. I think it was in the original video. They always left this residue and sounded terrible. Honestly, it’s hard to beat the steel wire brushes when it comes to cleaning but I just wish they were safer

@David-gu8mx 18 күн бұрын

Newspaper method

@agfa663 29 күн бұрын

Throw your grate face down on the grass and leave it there until next morning. The dew makes miracle. Then put your grate back onto the bbq and brush out the grate on both sides. That IS the easiest method.

@dw049 26 күн бұрын

Someone told me about this. Was shocked how easy it was to clean the next morning