Grill Cleaning Brushes and Scrapers

You can use a grill cleaning brush to remove stuck-on food and grime after each use. These brushes have abrasive bristles to remove caked-on debris and are flexible enough to effectively clean grates, burners and other hard-to-access parts of your grill.

Cooking on a grill at high temperatures can produce carcinogens, and stuck-on grime can cause unwanted flare-ups. Use brushes and grill scrapers to ensure your grilled masterpieces deliver the taste you intend — free from last week’s flavors.

Check out our how-to guide — Clean and Maintain Your Grill — for first-time and seasoned grill owners. And discover which grills are easiest to clean by reading our Grill and Smoker Buying Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the best type of brush to clean the grill?

A: A bristle brush is the best grill brush to use for cleaning. Check out both flat brushes and wire brushes for maintaining your grill. A flat brush cleans hard surfaces while a wire brush cleans in between grates and around tubes and burners. If your grill is rusty, check out our guide — How to Remove Rust — to learn when to use a different cleaning brush or sandpaper.

Q: What should I use to brush my grill?

A: A grill brush with a long handle gives you adequate control when cleaning surfaces. Wet the brush before use and apply a mild dish soap for best results. Two alternatives to the cleaning brush are the grill scraper and the cleaning block. Use a scraper to help remove larger spills and sticky debris from surfaces. A cleaning block effectively cleanses the metal bars for the next time you fire up the grill.

Q: What kind of barbecue brush is safe?

A: A brush with stainless steel bristles is safe to use on any grill material and won’t damage surfaces. After using a bristle brush, check inside your grill for any loose bristles and remove them with a damp cloth.

24-Inch-Long Grill Brushes & Cleaning Blocks

Malish Radiator Brush Nylon Grill brush with 24.0-Inches Plastic Handle

Malish
Radiator Brush Nylon Grill brush with 24.0-Inches Plastic Handle