Bull Cleaning fail

[Grillmatt]

So, got the RT700 couple weeks ago. Probably done 7-8 cooks, 15ish hours, happy so far but still learning. On the advice of many here, bought some bar keepers friend (liquid) to clean the smoke residue off and man was I disappointed - it literally did nothing to the grease smoke residue. What am I doing wrong? Thx

 

[chadinsc]

for the grease i use dawn dish soap on a wet rag. it will get alot of the discoloration off. bkf works but i agree its slow. i have used it and got to clean shiny metal it just takes time. good luck and im sure others will offer better advice

 

[C. Keeper]

I use BKF but I believe RT suggest Cameo by Brillo

 

[Treborwd22]

I use a rag with soap and water. If anything is left I will use a wet magic eraser. After it's clean I wipe everything down with stainless steel cleaner.

 

[BlueBBQ]

Are you trying to clean the grill exterior or the grilling surface?

 

[zueth]

No need to clean it, its a grill

 

[Grillmatt]

Are you trying to clean the grill exterior or the grilling surface?

Grill exterior

 

[sdynak]

If you plan to keep it from discoloring you might want to consider sealing the lid.. really a personal choice but does help in that area. Many threads here to look at on that subject. Just do a search.

 

[Fhughes]

@Grillmatt BKF liquid tends to be less abrasive than the powder. I think it’s because the abrasives settle and don’t come out even with a good shaking. I buy the powder, then you can add as much or little as you want to get the desired consistency.

 

[Dean]

FYI Those interested in "Method Heavy Duty Degreaser" I fount it at Target for $3.78 , for a 28oz bottle.... They do ship for free after some $$..........

 

[Maule Guy]

No need to clean it, its a grill

Ahh ! Wisdom from a Cougar.

 

[Lager1829]

I'm proud of the patina my 590 has acquired since last July. The only outside cleaning was the yellow pollen dust.

 

[eldoradocaddy]

Real Lemon lemon juice in a spray bottle. Let it sit for a few minutes and then spray it again and hit it with one of those green scotch bright pads. Repeat as necessary. Once clean just wipe off the smoke residue with a paper towel. Also works if you need to clean anything on the inside as well. The good part about using lemon juice is that you don't have to clean up/rinse away any chemicals.

 

[jfjohn77]

I have not done this, haven't needed to because I sealed my lid, but I would think Vinegar would work also.

 

[Hilbe]

FYI Those interested in "Method Heavy Duty Degreaser" I fount it at Target for $3.78 , for a 28oz bottle.... They do ship for free after some $$..........

You have a link? Not finding it on the website.

 

[Bama BBQ]

I use BKF but I believe RT suggest Cameo by Brillo

Cameo is by FAR the best I've used as well, just make a paste & rub it into the nastiness & then wipe clean !