Brand new to grilling. Bought a Grill Daddy scrubber and its fallen apart after 3 uses. Disappointed…Are these things not as good as the internet claims they are?
Brand new to grilling. Bought a Grill Daddy scrubber and its fallen apart after 3 uses. Disappointed…Are these things not as good as the internet claims they are?
by RedLeader501
48 Comments
Disastrous-Pound3713
You used it when the grill was waaaaaay too hot.
They are not like a wire brush that is pretty impervious to heat:(
Single-Tough7465
Was it soaking wet?
NoCoFoCo31
Did you soak it in ice water as instructed? Mine looks like this too, but I’ve used it dozens and dozens of times.
BLMIII
Get a wood one. They take time to break in but are great once they are.
GhostFaceRiddler
Crumple up a ball of foil. It scrapes everything right off
tom_yum_soup
Mine is in similar shape after only a few uses. I soaked it in ice water, as instructed, but I guess I need to let the grill cool more first.
Luckily it was a two pack from Costco so I’ve got a backup if this one fails apart sooner than it should.
I first burn off any heavy stuff. I soak the brush in water then make a couple passes and back into the bucket of water before a couple more passes. Keep it soaking wet.
whats_for_lunch
Mine is working fine after like 10 or so uses. No visible wear.
rjsquirrel
Mine has been working great. I soak it in ice water before using, cleans the grates with ease. Just used it on my grill at about 550F, no problem.
150Dgr
Get a Smarter Scubber. Still gotta watch the grill temp. Decent story from Smarter Everyday YouTube channel. Destin is working towards 100% made in USA.
wikiwombat
Used mine going on a year without issue.
SodaPop6548
This is user error. I’ve had mine with the same brush head since December.
Spyrothedragon9972
I saw these at Costco earlier today. It looked like a 3 pack for $40 CAD. I just use the same chainmail I use to clean my carbon steel and cast iron skillets.
gladiwokeupthismorn
OP I just realized you got the shitty one with the non replaceable heads that are not as soft and don’t holds as much water. Get this one:
I don’t think the ice in the ice water matters nearly as much as keeping the grill grate below 350 before use. I’ve only used mine once or twice and it’s still in great shape, but I’m making sure the grill isn’t too hot.
psy_8
Mine works great. Temp stays at 300 or less, and the brush is soaked in cold water. I use it every time I grill.
Far_Zone_9512
They’re awesome. Im willing to guarantee you were hotter than 300 degrees.
diverareyouokay
Did you read the directions?
Chrisdkn619
Almost bought one of those for the FIL, thx for the heads up
i_Cant_get_right
Ummm… did you wet it at all?
Moveabit
Get an onion
catchthetams
I feel like this is a hit job. Mine still has color.
crash_davis_225
Get rid of it and just use an onion. Cut it in half and clean your grates while they are hot
Kzootwentyeight
I like grill stones
Nimrod_Esquire
OXO is the safe, durable way to go!
Delamainco
Are you soaking it in water first? I’ve used mine dozens of times with no wear
canada1913
I used mine once and returned it. I’ll risk the metal fibres.
Porter_Dog
You didn’t read the instructions. PER THE INSTRUCTIONS: Douse in water before use.
degadaze
Soak it first then it acts like a “ steamer sponge” – they work pretty well.
Accurate_Use2679
Mine like that you are supposed to soak in water before use… looks like you might’ve skipped that step.
NOLA-VeeRAD
Did you buy it from Amazon?
Ive seen a few posts about Chinese knock-off Scrub Daddy’s bought from Amazon
Why would anyone clean a grill with something that melts?
Shenanigan_V
There are no good grill brushes. That one looks like it needed to be wetted first maybe? That style and the spiral ones suck. Use a ball of foil or half an onion
Ok-League-3024
Did you soak it for 10 minutes? And re apply water after each use if you are doing it at 400+
mitoboru
Don’t need to be so obsessed with cleaning. Get one of those French wood paddles to scrape things off. I love it, and not planning to go back to anything abrasive.
100_percent_right
You have to soak it in water first
Sparegeek
Gotta soak it in water first!
Mharvey1019
I got the BBQ daddy with the replaceable heads, and it’s great. Just make sure your grill is between 250° and 300°, soak the scrubber beforehand, and you have clean grates every time. One head lasts about a year, and I could probably stretch it to 2 years if I wanted to, but for $5, why not use a fresh one every year
18NakedCboys
Doesn’t follow instructions/uses on a freshly turned off grill= This thing doesn’t work ☹️
not14interjection
Anyone have any experience with the smarter brush? It’s from the YouTube channel “smarter every day” seems legit. Here’s the link.
Save ur money. You do t need those things, turn you burners up or add more coals to burn ur grate, keep the flavoring and don’t scrape
Oudnoud
“Whaddya call this Darl?”
“Microplastics love”
“Beeeautiful”
ukropigroast
Grill brushes are overated.
Got aluminum foil? Ball it up and use it as a scrubber on a hot surface it will annihilate any stuck on shit better than most brushes you can buy and you don’t have to clean a brush after
FredFlintston3
They work best when your grill is clean.
ChangeBeneficial1443
You are supposed to set the grill to 300 , dip it in ice water and it’s more like a steam clean scrape. 40 uses on mine , no sign of wear lol
EF_BOI
OP reaaaaall quiet now….
MeganJustMegan
I bought one like this but with the wood handle. I soak it in water & then clean the grates. Even at 650° it never melted.
RedLeader501
How dare yall accuse me of doing exactly what i did.
48 Comments
You used it when the grill was waaaaaay too hot.
They are not like a wire brush that is pretty impervious to heat:(
Was it soaking wet?
Did you soak it in ice water as instructed? Mine looks like this too, but I’ve used it dozens and dozens of times.
Get a wood one. They take time to break in but are great once they are.
Crumple up a ball of foil. It scrapes everything right off
Mine is in similar shape after only a few uses. I soaked it in ice water, as instructed, but I guess I need to let the grill cool more first.
Luckily it was a two pack from Costco so I’ve got a backup if this one fails apart sooner than it should.
I bought this one,[ BBQ Daddy Grill Brush – Bristle Free Steam Cleaning Scrubber](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scrub-Daddy-BBQ-Daddy-Grill-Brush-Bristle-Free-Steam-Cleaning-Scrubber-810044131147/325797401#overlay). Work great for me.
I first burn off any heavy stuff. I soak the brush in water then make a couple passes and back into the bucket of water before a couple more passes. Keep it soaking wet.
Mine is working fine after like 10 or so uses. No visible wear.
Mine has been working great. I soak it in ice water before using, cleans the grates with ease. Just used it on my grill at about 550F, no problem.
Get a Smarter Scubber. Still gotta watch the grill temp. Decent story from Smarter Everyday YouTube channel. Destin is working towards 100% made in USA.
Used mine going on a year without issue.
This is user error. I’ve had mine with the same brush head since December.
I saw these at Costco earlier today. It looked like a 3 pack for $40 CAD. I just use the same chainmail I use to clean my carbon steel and cast iron skillets.
OP I just realized you got the shitty one with the non replaceable heads that are not as soft and don’t holds as much water. Get this one:
[bbq daddy at Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scrub-Daddy-BBQ-Daddy-Grill-Brush-Bristle-Free-Steam-Cleaning-Scrubber-810044131147/325797401)
I don’t think the ice in the ice water matters nearly as much as keeping the grill grate below 350 before use. I’ve only used mine once or twice and it’s still in great shape, but I’m making sure the grill isn’t too hot.
Mine works great. Temp stays at 300 or less, and the brush is soaked in cold water. I use it every time I grill.
They’re awesome. Im willing to guarantee you were hotter than 300 degrees.
Did you read the directions?
Almost bought one of those for the FIL, thx for the heads up
Ummm… did you wet it at all?
Get an onion
I feel like this is a hit job. Mine still has color.
Get rid of it and just use an onion. Cut it in half and clean your grates while they are hot
I like grill stones
OXO is the safe, durable way to go!
Are you soaking it in water first? I’ve used mine dozens of times with no wear
I used mine once and returned it. I’ll risk the metal fibres.
You didn’t read the instructions. PER THE INSTRUCTIONS: Douse in water before use.
Soak it first then it acts like a “ steamer sponge” – they work pretty well.
Mine like that you are supposed to soak in water before use… looks like you might’ve skipped that step.
Did you buy it from Amazon?
Ive seen a few posts about Chinese knock-off Scrub Daddy’s bought from Amazon
https://www.foodandwine.com/fake-scrub-daddy-sponges-11717951
Why would anyone clean a grill with something that melts?
There are no good grill brushes. That one looks like it needed to be wetted first maybe? That style and the spiral ones suck. Use a ball of foil or half an onion
Did you soak it for 10 minutes? And re apply water after each use if you are doing it at 400+
Don’t need to be so obsessed with cleaning. Get one of those French wood paddles to scrape things off. I love it, and not planning to go back to anything abrasive.
You have to soak it in water first
Gotta soak it in water first!
I got the BBQ daddy with the replaceable heads, and it’s great. Just make sure your grill is between 250° and 300°, soak the scrubber beforehand, and you have clean grates every time. One head lasts about a year, and I could probably stretch it to 2 years if I wanted to, but for $5, why not use a fresh one every year
Doesn’t follow instructions/uses on a freshly turned off grill= This thing doesn’t work ☹️
Anyone have any experience with the smarter brush? It’s from the YouTube channel “smarter every day” seems legit. Here’s the link.
https://youtu.be/3ZTGwcHQfLY?si=Qol3FjqV_uaW3AlM
Save ur money. You do t need those things, turn you burners up or add more coals to burn ur grate, keep the flavoring and don’t scrape
“Whaddya call this Darl?”
“Microplastics love”
“Beeeautiful”
Grill brushes are overated.
Got aluminum foil? Ball it up and use it as a scrubber on a hot surface it will annihilate any stuck on shit better than most brushes you can buy and you don’t have to clean a brush after
They work best when your grill is clean.
You are supposed to set the grill to 300 , dip it in ice water and it’s more like a steam clean scrape. 40 uses on mine , no sign of wear lol
OP reaaaaall quiet now….
I bought one like this but with the wood handle. I soak it in water & then clean the grates. Even at 650° it never melted.
How dare yall accuse me of doing exactly what i did.