Hi everyone, I'm looking for a no-bristle alternative for our metal bristle brush. I stumbled upon BBQ Daddy. Since I totally love my Scrub Daddy sponge, I kinda want to buy one of the BBQ Daddy versions: either a sponge or a brush, but I don't know if any of them is suitable for our grill. Need advice
by Pinappologist
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I say no.
That price is ridiculous by the way. I found those same brushes at half price or lower at TJ Maxx / Homegoods.
Am I the only one that uses a ball of aluminum foil with a little bit of oil on a hot grill to clean?
Long handle, must use it iced water. Works great!
I just soak the thing in bucket, and scrub the grill after it preheated to 500°F for a bit before shutting it down. Used it about 6 times, looks fine. I don’t worry about cleaning it. So hot before/after cooks nothing survives anyway. Just will wait for it to get ratty and will put a refill on it. I only use it for really suck on stuff (BBQ sauce, etc). Otherwise, crumpled up heavy duty aluminum foil on the end of the tongs.
Buy or make a wood grill scraper. I have used one for 5 years and will never go back to a brush
FiL uses a half a lime over the heat. I have a pair of tongs that have notches that match my grill, so I just use those
I have one (or maybe a knock off), but I rarely use it.
I have one of these (no idea if the link below is the same one, but it looks similar)
https://www.outsetinc.com/products/outset-coil-grill-cleaning-brush-21
I’m better able to get between the grill grates.
The first one, $25 at Home depot. [Scrub Daddy 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).
Please note: **Steam Cleaning**. After grilling, I turn my burners on high and get my grates/griddle smoking hot. I dip this brush in a bucket of water multiple times when cleaning ie: steam cleaning. You need lots of water.
Not sure how well this would work on your grill, charcoal doesn’t like water.
I use an OXO chainmail grill scrubber. It’s like the chainmail & rubber scrubber for a cast iron pan, but with a long handle. I have a Weber kettle and a gas grill and it works great for both. Going strong for 3 years now, same head.
[link](https://www.oxo.com/oxo-gg-coiled-grill-brush-with-replaceable-head.html)
They’re great, but not meant for use over a raging fire. I start to soak mine when I season my meat, or an hour before I cook, then I use the scrubber once the temp is around 200.
Half an onion works well
I use a steel wire sponge, and no “cleaning”, just remove the excess
Any good?
Destin from SmarterEveryDay is selling a US built grill brush. It uses chainmail as the scrubber.
I use the Grill rescue, on year 3 with it, use the standard pad and the grooved one.
Just toss it in the dishwasher every once and awhile
I can vouch for the bbq daddy. Just make sure you dunk it in a bucket of water before cleaning your grill. Instructions say 300 degrees but I’ve used it at 350-400 before with no problems. Especially, use it after grilling so you’re ready for the next cook.
I still keep a scraper near by to get all the bits the brush doesn’t get.
I throw the grate in the high grass overnight… shit wipes right off
I like mine but the steel flakes do come off 🙁 something I wanted to avoid
I use a cedar plank- All Natural.
I just use a loose ball of foil and tongs. Dip it in water if you want steam action while scrubbing.
I have the version without the handle and am very satisfied with it. I prefer it over the ball of foil method. I use a half an onion just before cooking to remove any last bit of grime the scrub might have left behind sometimes but that is mostly out of habit with being mexican and all.
Use omiom
I’ve had mine for 6 months now and I grill regularly it’s an excellent brush and I highly recommend it.
[ATK did a test and found the Weber brush didn’t leave bristles behind.](https://youtu.be/y24nO1LuT6I?si=4cBlYZAWN2ATEMUm)
I got mine based on their recommendation and haven’t had any issues.
I scrub before grilling, then turn the heat on, then with corn oil oiled paper towels I wipe the grates, then cook, then scrub, then oil again.
The oiling helps clean, but also keeps the metal from rusting.
It works great but you can’t put it on a hot grill. I believe the max temp on the package is 350°. Any higher and it will be ruined.
I have a wooden grill cleaning tool that seems to work well and is not an over engineered gadget that will fall apart after a few uses.
I am genuinely surprised at the amount of hate this thing is getting. I have one and love it. It works great and I have never had an issue with the head busting or whatever. All I do is dip it in a bowl of water for 5-10 seconds when I’m ready to clean and kinda compress the head so it soaks more water up. I am wary of bristles and I don’t love the thought of scrubbing with aluminum foil for similar reasons. The way I see it, you aren’t paying $34 for a clean grill, it’s $34 for a clean grill and peace of mind about what stuff you’re potentially leaving behind on your grill grates.
The Grill Daddy works for me heat the grill to 350 and just clean with plain water. So a week prior to heating the grill flip the grates over heat the grill to 350 and clean.
I use it every time I grill. I think it’s worth it. Make sure the grill is hot and the sponge is soaked.
I have the brush and like it
Those prices better be in yen or something. Do not pay U$34 for a scrub daddy product Jesus.
>Is BBQ daddy worth it?
No. Wear a fireproof mit and scrape it down with a crumpled ball of foil.
[just bought one of these from Costco and came with a free extra head](https://www.costco.com/oxo-softworks-coiled-grill-brush-with-replaceable-head.product.4000234251.html?COSTID=iosapp_deeplink_25.6.3&TRACKING=NO&adobe_mc=TS%3D1750603819%7CMCMID%3D81172737704488668814859326144477056781%7CMCORGID%3D97B21CFE5329614E0A490D45@AdobeOrg&sh=true&nf=true)
Works great and a lot cheaper than Amazon I think it was even $5 or $10 cheaper in the store
Yes