Grill grates cleaning

[geodebasser]

I get my Eggs up to 700 degrees. Works for me

This^^^^
I remember in Biology lab that 650 degrees would kill about any pathogens.
Also the heat will burn off anything. I do put a light cooking oil on the grate once I am done.

[RazorCat]

Max heat. Burn it off and kill it. Haven’t cleaned my grates since BIL swallowed SS bristle from his grill. Poked holes in his intestines and wore a bag for couple of months

Had a friend who experienced a similar experience. Haven’t used a SS grill scrubber since. I use a wood paddle grate cleaner, and a metal paint scraper for hard deposits.
High heat method for the Napoleon gas grill or the BGE. Bring grill to about 600 and scrape away. Once a year I hit my SS grates with the pressure washer. Spraying grates with Avocado oil before cooking will eliminate quite a bit of deposit buildup.

[fr8dog]

I have a non-metallic brush with stiff bristles. Give my grates a couple passes with that while still hot after cooking. A wad of foil scrapes well also. Before cooking I use oil on a paper towel prior to putting the food on.

I read on here about the wire bristles coming loose. Thought ‘that won’t happen to me’. Until I was getting ready to toss food on the egg and saw something shiny on the grate. Found several loose strands on it. Threw the wire brushes out. Never again.

[leckbass]

I put them in the dishwasher. Comes out clean every time

[FrancoCialone]

I have been using SS wire brushes forever, I also wipe down the grates with paper towels twice before cooking, no problems.

[Thamelau]

I burn mine off when needed. I have an egg and let it get to 650-700 for a bit and then put the charcoal out.

[krindgen]

Throw grates in oven on clean.

[RNKingCx19]

Vinegar and black garbage bag. Spray grates with vinegar while in the garbage bag. Tie the bag tight with grates inside. Set the bag in the sun at least 6-8 house. Over night after a good setting in the sun. The heat and moisture will soften the crud. Rinse and repeat when needed.

[OkieBud]

Dawn and scrub sponge

[av]

Dawn power spray let soak , or high heat wire grill brush then turn over.

[mark482vs]

I remember my dad used to just lay grates in the grass over night and wipe off next morning always got very clean