Clean Up?

[BigDog]

How do you guys clean up your grates? I have noticed alot of people here have grates that look like they just came out of the box. I have tried various methods but nothing makes them look like new.

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[Beach Bum]

How do you guys clean up your grates? I have noticed alot of people here have grates that look like they just came out of the box. I have tried various methods but nothing makes them look like new.

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Mine look about the same as yours using the Dawn Powerwash. Getting the grates looking new felt like too much effort for us.

 

[PRC]

How do you guys clean up your grates? I have noticed alot of people here have grates that look like they just came out of the box. I have tried various methods but nothing makes them look like new.

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I use these.

Scotch-Brite Stainless Steel Scouring Pads​

They work great and leave it looking brand new. I clean them after 1-2 cooks. It takes just a few minutes to scrub the grate. I also use the non-stick mats made for smokers; they keep a lot of the stuff off of the grates. The mats are easy to clean in your dishwasher.

 

[BigDog]

I use these.

Scotch-Brite Stainless Steel Scouring Pads​

They work great and leave it looking brand new. I clean them after 1-2 cooks. It takes just a few minutes to scrub the grate. I also use the non-stick mats made for smokers; they keep a lot of the stuff off of the grates. The mats are easy to clean in your dishwasher.

Oooo that is a great idea! Thanks

 

[Mozekian]

All that seasoning..being scrubbed off. Getting crusty food particles off with a brush is a must, but no way and I taking chemicals to the grates and taking off all of the seasoning from multiple cooks.

Personally, I would never take soap to any part of the inside of my cookers

 

[2Wheeler]

How do you guys clean up your grates? I have noticed alot of people here have grates that look like they just came out of the box. I have tried various methods but nothing makes them look like new.

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Easy Off Oven Cleaner, spray on, let set 20-30 minutes, rinse off , dry off and you are done.

 

[SmokingHokie]

I soak my grates in our utility sink with dishwashing soap and then use stainless steel scrubbie to clean. Easy-peasy

 

[Gonefishin]

Burn of crud in gasser. When cool, slice open 1 side of a trash bag, insert rack, spray down with Members Mark oven and grill cleaner (Amazon), close bag, wait 20 or so, hose off. I take a SS scrubby to it if needed but really don’t worry about them looking new.

 

[opus]

All that seasoning..being scrubbed off. Getting crusty food particles off with a brush is a must, but no way and I taking chemicals to the grates and taking off all of the seasoning from multiple cooks.

Personally, I would never take soap to any part of the inside of my cookers

Agreed. Sometimes I don't even brush them.