A safer way to clean your grill

No wire bristles.

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  No wire bristles. View email in browser | Manage newsletter preferences A Friday dispatch with tips and tools to help you keep your cooking zones fresh and clean (enough, anyway). Grill Brushes That Won't Send You To the ER This Summer Here are two truths and a lie about cleaning your grill. And because I'm so serious about safety, I won't even make you guess which is the lie.   You should clean your grill between every use (truth) You should deep clean your grill after a season of heavy use (truth) You should always clean your grill with a wire brush (LIE!)   Wire brushes may be the most popular tool for cleaning grimy grates, but they're also the most dangerous. That's because brass and steel bristles can break loose from the brush head, get stuck in the residue that remains on the grill, and eventually end up in someone's food, leading to throat or abdominal injuries.  To avoid sending someone to the ER this summer, stash that spiky wire brush out of sight until your next deep clean and use one of these safer alternatives for your in-between cleans instead.   A SAFER GRILL BRUSH Ignite Stainless Steel Cool Grill Brush Unlike wire bristles, nylon should only be used once your grill has cooled. A little elbow grease and a sturdy scraper, like the one built into this brush, can make up for the lack of heat. SHOP NOW Don't want to bother with bristles? Try a scraper designed for gunky grates. The Grill Floss's adjustable head allows you to reach even the underside of round grill grates. It's sturdy enough to practically shave buildup from a cold grill, but the long handle means you can safely use it on a hot one too. GrillFloss Ultimate BBQ Cleaning Tool SHOP NOW This pocket-size scraper from Cave Tools has five different grooves to clean just about any size or shape grill grate, plus a bonus bottle opener. I recommend keeping one with your camping gear or portable grill. It also makes a great (and very affordable) host gift when you're headed to a cookout. Cave Tools Bristle-Free Metal Grill Scraper SHOP NOW Admittedly, it's easier to clean a hot grill than a cold one. So if you'd rather go at it before everything cools, try steam cleaning with this specialized brush. Simply dunk or run the durable, absorbent pad under water and use it on hot grates just like you would with metal bristles. Grill Rescue Bristle-Free Grill Brush with Scraper SHOP NOW Oxo's clever grill "brush" is actually heat-resistant silicone caged in stainless steel coils to effectively wipe and scour dirty grill grates at the same time. There's even a metal scraper on the end (not for ceramic-coated grates). The brush head is replaceable and all of the parts are dishwasher safe. OXO Good Grips Hot Clean Grill Brush SHOP NOW     Don't Miss Out on the 4th of July Sale! Start your free trial to get unlimited access. START FREE TRIAL This e-mail was sent to you by epicurious. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, epicurious@newsletters.epicurious.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2024.  One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.