Dusting off your grill to make burgers, hot dogs and other backyard BBQ staples? Make sure to give it a good cleaning first. You might be underestimating how gross your grill is, even after months without use: We’re talking 1.7 million bacteria microbes per square centimeter on an average grill, according to a 2013 study. That’s why you’ll want a tool like this scraper brush at the ready.
Eco-cleaning professional and Hudstone Home founder Elizabeth Davis previously told HuffPost that food and grease buildup on a grill can cause foodborne illness because it attracts bacteria, including salmonella, E. coli and listeria. While that’s reason enough in our eyes to be cleaning your grill regularly, there are also other factors to think about: Old debris like dirt and crumbs can be a fire hazard, and going too long without cleaning can cause rusting, damaging your — no doubt expensive — appliance.
When it comes to the best product for cleaning your grill, we trust the experts. Meathead Goldwyn, founder of AmazingRibs.com, a BBQ Hall of Famer and the author of “Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling,” told HuffPost that his favorite tool for cleaning his grill is this scraper brush by Grill Rescue.
