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Scrub and Spray Brushes Look Great on Paper, Less Great on the Grill
Seems like a good idea, right? An all-in-one scraper and steamer! Don't bother. It's easier and cheaper to just drip some water on your grill grates while you scrub to create steam.
Tool Wizard BBQ Brush Doesn’t Last Long
This device uses a woven stainless steel pad that does a great job of cleaning the grates. But the steel pad doesn't last long and begins to disintegrate. Replacement pads are not cheap.
GrillStone Grill Cleaner Starter Set Has Some Drawbacks
These pumice-like bricks do an admirable job of cleaning grill grates. But they leave behind dust that needs to be wiped off the grill before you cook. And they're not recommended for porcelain enameled or cast iron grates.
The Last Brush is Also One of the Longest
This long handled brush is perfect if you have a deep barbecue pit or catering rig to clean.
Bamboo Grill Brush Is Simple And Effective
This straightforward, inexpensive, no-frills grill brush is still the easiest and most effective way to remove grease from your grill grates. When it gets too gunked up, replace it.
GrillFloss Scrubs Between the Bars of Your Grill Grate
Similar to the Billy Bar, GrillFloss has an angled head that makes it easier to clean the sides and undersides of grill grates.
For Really Gunked Up Grills, Use a Portable Steam Cleaner
It takes a long time, so this is not something to use after every cook. But a portable steam cleaner will scrub away even the toughest grime on your grill grates and heat deflector plates. I use mine once a year.
CharGon Grill Grate Cleaner Works Better Than a Brush
CharGon is a solidly build grill grate cleaner with a U-shaped tip that makes it easy to scrape the tops, sides, and bottoms of round grill grates with no risk of rogue bristles and the health hazard they present.
Coleman Xtreme Wheeled 50-Quart Cooler Review
The extensively tested Xtreme Wheeled 50-Quart Cooler is perfect for most weekend or 1-2 day cooling needs. At one-quarter the price of our other reviewed coolers, the cost-to-performance ratio is more than adequate for many needs. With no latches and only marginal hinges, the Coleman Xtreme Cooler is not a sturdy cooler.
BBQ And Grilling Tool Sets, An Unnecessary Expense
Multi-piece BBQ and grilling tool sets are an unnecessary investment filled with gear you may never use. We've all seen these cool looking cases filled with BBQ and grilling tools but don't let the looks fool you. You are much better saving some money and buying what you need ala carte.
Jaccard Blade Tenderizer Review
We do not recommend using jaccard blade tenderizers on food that will not be cooked beyond 160°F. Read our review here.
The Ribalyzer, Cooking Ribs In A Hurry
This is a clever way to cook ribs in two hours on a gas grill, but if you have a few hours, you can cook them better without the Ribalyzer. Essentially the Ribalyzer is a device for smoking then steaming, resulting in very soft meat that's not quite as rich in flavor as if they had been dry roasted and zero bark.
Spot Remover Takes Care Of Food And Grill Grease Stains
A spot remover that will remove the grease stains on almost all my shirts is something I considered to be as elusive as unicorns. So I bought a 2 ounce bottle and tried it. One drop was enough clean a shirt so well that I could not find where the stain had been originally.
Windblocker Chafing Dish Frame
WindBlocker is a portable chafing dish frame that blocks wind while allowing some air under the food and water pans to keep the fuel lit. When used indoors, one lit Sterno is enough to keep the water pan at the desired temperature. For use outdoors in the wind, two Sterno cans will get the job done.Up Your BBQ IQ By Joining The Pitmaster Club
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