Semi-OT: Cleaning your grill

[DJ Spanky]

No, I'm not talking about brushing your teeth.

So over the weekend, now that I have a new main grill, it was time to put the tailgating grill (Weber Q) away. But after months of use it needed a serious cleaning. So I did a burnoff on Friday night, then on Saturday hard scraped both sides of the grate and in between the grate bars. After that, pulled the grate and scraped the inside of the top, then inside of the main body, scraping down to the pan opening. Emptied the pan twice during this process when it got full, and then at the end. Did a final burnoff, putting the grate in halfway through, them packed it yesterday (Sunday) to wait for tailgating season.

So what periodic cleaning and maintenance do other people do on their grills? What tools do you use?

I use something like this to work on the grates:

For the body of the grill, I use a plastic paint scraper/putty knife as that does not damage the paint on the inside:

 

[Knightmoves]

No, I'm not talking about brushing your teeth.

So over the weekend, now that I have a new main grill, it was time to put the tailgating grill (Weber Q) away. But after months of use it needed a serious cleaning. So I did a burnoff on Friday night, then on Saturday hard scraped both sides of the grate and in between the grate bars. After that, pulled the grate and scraped the inside of the top, then inside of the main body, scraping down to the pan opening. Emptied the pan twice during this process when it got full, and then at the end. Did a final burnoff, putting the grate in halfway through, them packed it yesterday (Sunday) to wait for tailgating season.

So what periodic cleaning and maintenance do other people do on their grills? What tools do you use?

I use something like this to work on the grates:

For the body of the grill, I use a plastic paint scraper/putty knife as that does not damage the paint on the inside:

Is this what the libs have sentenced us to, discussing grill cleaning techniques, ha!

I always start with the scraper and empty everything into the grease trap. Haven’t done a burn off yet but that’s probably a good idea.

 

[rurichdog]

Some cleaner like Simple Green, and a power washer.
The grates I clean with one of those pumice stone brushes.

 

[mikershoein]

IN!!!!

before this thread gets locked too

 

[DJ Spanky]

The grates I clean with one of those pumice stone brushes.

Pumice stone brush? Like what women use on their feet?

 

[RU4Real]

Fire.

Good grill needs seasonin'.

 

[fsg2_rivals]

Why would I clean off years of flavor and savory crunch?

 

[RU Golfer]

Pumice stone brush? Like what women use on their feet?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pit-Boss-BBQ-Pumice-Stone-Brush-w-Scraper-and-No-Slip-Handle/370517465

 

[cohwx]

Wait - you're actually supposed to clean your grill?

 

[newell138]

Please remove this racist thread

 

[HeavenUniv.]

DJ, instead of cleaning the grill, just get a Rutgers grill cover and Shazam, it no longer looks dirty. Also works with rotating furniture-the carpet never looks dirty. www.teamsportsgift.com.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Wait - you're actually supposed to clean your grill?

What’s next? People washing dishes before they are out of dishes?

 

[rurichdog]

Pumice stone brush? Like what women use on their feet?

A friend of ours accidentally swallowed a metal grill bristle that broke off and ended up in his burger (not my grill) and it freaked me out. Since then I've cleaned my grill grates with those pumice stones and grill sponges

 

[yesrutgers01]

I clean after each use so it never cakes on enough to do much else

 

[yesrutgers01]

I’m waiting to see who doesn’t clean their grill so I know who to avoid...

 

[fsg2_rivals]

A friend of ours accidentally swallowed a metal grill bristle that broke off and ended up in his burger (not my grill) and it freaked me out. Since then I've cleaned my grill grates with those pumice stones and grill sponges

1st hand experience, huh. Just reading about that freaked me out. Little metal spike lodged in the throat.

How's the pumice work in comparison?

 

[Knightmoves]

A friend of ours accidentally swallowed a metal grill bristle that broke off and ended up in his burger (not my grill) and it freaked me out. Since then I've cleaned my grill grates with those pumice stones and grill sponges

Was at the dentist today and heard a story about a grill bristle that ended up in someone’s tongue. Required special surgery and was a real mess.

 

[DJ Spanky]

I'm more curious about whether that enhanced or detracted from the taste of the food.

 

[rurichdog]

1st hand experience, huh. Just reading about that freaked me out. Little metal spike lodged in the throat.

How's the pumice work in comparison?

You go through stones very quickly, but they get down to metal pretty efficiently. They leave some grit so if you clean your grill before cooking you would need to wipe off the grit with the grill sponge afterward.

 

[koleszar]

No, I'm not talking about brushing your teeth.

So over the weekend, now that I have a new main grill, it was time to put the tailgating grill (Weber Q) away. But after months of use it needed a serious cleaning. So I did a burnoff on Friday night, then on Saturday hard scraped both sides of the grate and in between the grate bars. After that, pulled the grate and scraped the inside of the top, then inside of the main body, scraping down to the pan opening. Emptied the pan twice during this process when it got full, and then at the end. Did a final burnoff, putting the grate in halfway through, them packed it yesterday (Sunday) to wait for tailgating season.

So what periodic cleaning and maintenance do other people do on their grills? What tools do you use?

I use something like this to work on the grates:

For the body of the grill, I use a plastic paint scraper/putty knife as that does not damage the paint on the inside:

I only clean once a year before season starts. Cleaning my grill is a less than 5 min. job. Of course in my line of work I own like 4 of these. Safety guard attachment just gets in the way, we throw them away they're useless.

I use this

with this wire wheel attachment

 

[Caliknight]

A friend of ours accidentally swallowed a metal grill bristle that broke off and ended up in his burger (not my grill) and it freaked me out. Since then I've cleaned my grill grates with those pumice stones and grill sponges

Use aluminum foil.

 

[koleszar]

Use aluminum foil.

That's like your grandmother covering all her furniture in plastic covers. I got smacked in the head once as a kid for suggesting she just get plastic deck furniture next time. As it'll save a lot of hassle by not having to put on the plastic covers.

 

[RUScottish05]

was actually thinking of cleaning my grill but am getting sick flavor profiles on my chickin wings

 

[Jm0513]

OT: When out at BBQs I'm always the first to use the grill and I've been known to gift the host with grilling utensils. Often my veggie burger has to go on foil..I always watch my dad like a hawk because he forgets and flips mine with his cow burger....lol no negative comments please :Sly:

 

[RU4Real]

OT: When out at BBQs I'm always the first to use the grill and I've been known to gift the host with grilling utensils. Often my veggie burger has to go on foil..I always watch my dad like a hawk because he forgets and flips mine with his cow burger....lol no negative comments please :Sly:

What are the guardrails for veganism?

For example...

Say I grow my own vegetables in my garden that I constructed all by myself and use no chemical fertilizers of any kind, BUT... the garden was laid out on top of where there's maybe a few bodies buried. Does that compromise anything?

Oh, yeah - asking for a friend.

 

[Jm0513]

What are the guardrails for veganism?

For example...

Say I grow my own vegetables in my garden that I constructed all by myself and use no chemical fertilizers of any kind, BUT... the garden was laid out on top of where there's maybe a few bodies buried. Does that compromise anything?

Oh, yeah - asking for a friend.

Human bodies? No problemo.:Wink:

 

[mikershoein]

I’m thinking “cleanIng my grill” is code for something, and nothing to with BBQ’s

 

[DJ Spanky]

was actually thinking of cleaning my grill but am getting sick flavor profiles on my chickin wings

Usually I only do mine when I'm getting bad flareups.

 

[yesrutgers01]

was actually thinking of cleaning my grill but am getting sick flavor profiles on my chickin wings

Yep, skipping

sorry- been hearing about “flavor” from grills since I was a kid- code word for lazy/dirty. Sorry
Just like I wash pots and pans...
I have been to BBQ’s over some people houses and their grills made me sick just looking at them.

 

[koleszar]

OT: When out at BBQs I'm always the first to use the grill and I've been known to gift the host with grilling utensils. Often my veggie burger has to go on foil..I always watch my dad like a hawk because he forgets and flips mine with his cow burger....lol no negative comments please :Sly:

My pigs get nothing but organic feed, fruits and vegetables from local farms so bacon on top of that veggie burger is OK, right?

 

[Knight Shift]

My pigs get nothing but organic feed, fruits and vegetables from local farms so bacon on top of that veggie burger is OK, right?

Is that an actual picture of one of your pigs? What type of camera? And what a cute little guy.

 

[RU4Real]

Yep, skipping

sorry- been hearing about “flavor” from grills since I was a kid- code word for lazy/dirty. Sorry
Just like I wash pots and pans...
I have been to BBQ’s over some people houses and their grills made me sick just looking at them.

And yet the proper maintenance of a good cast iron pan (and the newer carbon steel pans) prohibits deep cleaning. You're supposed to simply rinse, wipe and put away.

 

[yesrutgers01]

My pigs get nothing but organic feed, fruits and vegetables from local farms so bacon on top of that veggie burger is OK, right?

Always makes me laugh- my wife’s niece married a nice Jewish bot- She is Jamaican. He eats Kosher and there are times we all may be having a meal and he is enjoying it and she will blurt our “Ben, what are you doing? There is bacon(or pork fat) in that!!!”
He gets all pissed off and say “What is wrong with you, why ruin a great meal by telling me that”

 

[yesrutgers01]

And yet the proper maintenance of a good cast iron pan (and the newer carbon steel pans) prohibits deep cleaning. You're supposed to simply rinse, wipe and put away.

True but they don’t keep anything crusted or burnt on it. Big difference. Even with a grill, no one is going out there with dish detergent after each use, but please, brush off dripping, sauces and meat/fish parts that are still on the grill top.

 

[koleszar]

Is that an actual picture of one of your pigs? What type of camera? And what a cute little guy.

Just a photo off the internet although that's the type of Pig we have, they're called Kune Kune and have waddles under their neck. They're mainly a grazing pig and very docile. They only get to 250 lbs. unlike many breeds which get over 800 lbs. Much more manageable, I don't have time to wrestle with an 800 lb. boar.

I'll see if my wife can post a photo of ours, I'm not very computer literate she's the wiz. She's got a real good one of all the babies lined up at the trough. After farrowing time this place becomes a tourist attraction. LOL.

 

[RUforester72]

No, I'm not talking about brushing your teeth.

So over the weekend, now that I have a new main grill, it was time to put the tailgating grill (Weber Q) away. But after months of use it needed a serious cleaning. So I did a burnoff on Friday night, then on Saturday hard scraped both sides of the grate and in between the grate bars. After that, pulled the grate and scraped the inside of the top, then inside of the main body, scraping down to the pan opening. Emptied the pan twice during this process when it got full, and then at the end. Did a final burnoff, putting the grate in halfway through, them packed it yesterday (Sunday) to wait for tailgating season.

So what periodic cleaning and maintenance do other people do on their grills? What tools do you use?

I use something like this to work on the grates:

For the body of the grill, I use a plastic paint scraper/putty knife as that does not damage the paint on the inside:

Been thinking about getting a Weber Q1200 for the motor home. Would you recommend it?

 

[Knight Shift]

Just a photo off the internet although that's the type of Pig we have, they're called Kune Kune and have waddles under their neck. They're mainly a grazing pig and very docile. They only get to 250 lbs. unlike many breeds which get over 800 lbs. Much more manageable, I don't have time to wrestle with an 800 lb. boar.

I'll see if my wife can post a photo of ours, I'm not very computer literate she's the wiz. She's got a real good one of all the babies lined up at the trough.

Near our place in Sedona, Az, we regularly see Javelina roaming through the neighborhood. A couple of weeks ago, we saw upwards of 20 crossing through a neighbors yard. We were warned to never go near a young 'un, as the momma Javelina will tear you to shreds. Not my pic, but they are kind of primitive looking:

 

[ldwnmas]

No, I'm not talking about brushing your teeth.

So over the weekend, now that I have a new main grill, it was time to put the tailgating grill (Weber Q) away. But after months of use it needed a serious cleaning. So I did a burnoff on Friday night, then on Saturday hard scraped both sides of the grate and in between the grate bars. After that, pulled the grate and scraped the inside of the top, then inside of the main body, scraping down to the pan opening. Emptied the pan twice during this process when it got full, and then at the end. Did a final burnoff, putting the grate in halfway through, them packed it yesterday (Sunday) to wait for tailgating season.

So what periodic cleaning and maintenance do other people do on their grills? What tools do you use?

I use something like this to work on the grates:

For the body of the grill, I use a plastic paint scraper/putty knife as that does not damage the paint on the inside:

I use a pumice stone brush for my grates. But I really want a new one so I’m deliberately not cleaning it properly so the wife will finally relent.

 

[koleszar]

Near our place in Sedona, Az, we regularly see Javelina roaming through the neighborhood. A couple of weeks ago, we saw upwards of 20 crossing through a neighbors yard. We were warned to never go near a young 'un, as the momma Javelina will tear you to shreds. Not my pic, but they are kind of primitive looking:

Feral hogs are quite dangerous and tough as nails. They have no problem going after humans if they feel threaten. Your neighbors are right to tell you to avoid them. They're much more easily agitated than other animals, instead of flee they'll attack. I mean you're dealing with an animal that is smarter than a dog.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Been thinking about getting a Weber Q1200 for the motor home. Would you recommend it?

The Q1200 is what they used to call the Baby Q. I'd spend the extra $40-$60 and get either the Q2000 or the Q2200. You get about 50% more grilling space and also a hotter grill.