How do i maintain a seasoned grill,if i continue to use this brush after each grilling.
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Hi Jim It depends on what your grates is made from. Stainless steel and porcelain enamel coated grates are very durable; however, you need to take more care if they are made of cast iron. For cast iron grates, once you have finished cooking and have used the grill brush to scrape off all the food debris, you will want to apply a thin coat of oil to the whole grate using a basting brush or sprayer. This coating of oil will prevent rust by protecting the iron from moisture in the air. Also, before you cook, I recommend lubricating the grate with another coat of oil to make sure it is non stick. First of all, heat up to BBQ so that any of the old oil gets burnt off, then reapply a fresh coat. Best oil to use is peanut, since it has a very high smoke point, but vegetable and canola are good to. Make sure you avoid olive oil as it has a low smoke point, meaning it will 'burn' during cooking, leaving a bad taste. Hope that helps! Sarah Shaw Alpha Grillers Customer Support
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if you have cast iron you won't be able to use this brush and maintain seasoned grates.. this would be used to fully clean the grates in preparation for seasoning.. if you have cast iron I just use a wooden scraper to get the larger pieces off and let the grill burn off the rest.. if they're really dirty you can wipe them off with a damp cloth or even water, followed by paper towel drying them to remove the water.. better if you then can put them back on the warm grill to remove any and all water.. then coat the grates with a thin coating of oil again to prevent rusting..
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Clean the grill while it is still hot with water and soap. Rub rub rub and done. It will clean easily.
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being cast iron, this should not go in dishwasher, or be washed with soap as it will quickly degrade the seasoning or coating on the grate that keeps food from sticking on it. It will rust and have to be reseasoned. Buy a heavy duty grill brush with hard man made bristles as anything else will hurt the coating. Oxo brand makes a good one. If and when you do get the grate wet it is best to wipe it down and dry it in the oven a few minutes. Then spray a light coat of cooking oil on it. Mine stays on the grill 24/7/365. I just turn the heat up and let any bits burn off during preheat, brush it down, and wipe a little oil on it. Good to go! being cast iron, this should not go in dishwasher, or be washed with soap as it will quickly degrade the seasoning or coating on the grate that keeps food from sticking on it. It will rust and have to be reseasoned. Buy a heavy duty grill brush with hard man made bristles as anything else will hurt the coating. Oxo brand makes a good one. If and when you do get the grate wet it is best to wipe it down and dry it in the oven a few minutes. Then spray a light coat of cooking oil on it. Mine stays on the grill 24/7/365. I just turn the heat up and let any bits burn off during preheat, brush it... » Read More being cast iron, this should not go in dishwasher, or be washed with soap as it will quickly degrade the seasoning or coating on the grate that keeps food from sticking on it. It will rust and have to be reseasoned. Buy a heavy duty grill brush with hard man made bristles as anything else will hurt the coating. Oxo brand makes a good one. If and when you do get the grate wet it is best to wipe it down and dry it in the oven a few minutes. Then spray a light coat of cooking oil on it. Mine stays on the grill 24/7/365. I just turn the heat up and let any bits burn off during preheat, brush it down, and wipe a little oil on it. Good to go! « Show Less
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I have had this brush for almost a year now. I take care of it, meaning I rinse it out very well after each use and allow it to hang on a brush/razor stand after each use. It is just now starting to show some solid wear and I am planning on ordering another one. I highly suggest this brush for longevity.
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I use a Weber wire brush grill cleaner with some liquid Weber grill spray-on cleaner. Both work well together. I never let water even touch my grill grate. I always keep the top on my BBQ and I always keep it covered so I've never worried about rust.
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No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
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I don't own a Weber grill brush. They look very similar. If there is any significant difference, it would be in the quality and quantity of the brush bristles. This brush appears to be of really good quality; I have been using it for months, and it has held up well. As far as cleaning your grates, you may want to check out http://www.weber.com/weber-nation/blog/cleaning-your-stainless-steel-grates. My grates are not stainless, but I always clean soon after I cook while the remnants are still warm and soft.
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all cages are made that way now days so, what I do is use a old tooth brush . You can also spray the grill with pam ( take the birds out first ) once a month it will make it easier to keep clean .
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I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
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This brush is only for the Grates you cook on. If your Grates are stainless or non stick finish...Then NO don't use this wire brush. This brush works well for my cast iron grates and would be great for very used older grates that need a good scrubbing after each use to get the carbon and food stuff of the grates. I Grill/BBQ all the time so my grates need scrubbing after every use.
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wipe out the bits with stiff brush or other similar thing. paper towel for excess oil. the oil can stay on the grill a long time without harm to the next batch. My unit died and I threw it away. Not well made inside I guess.
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My grill has held up well. I choose to wash the grill plates by hand (don't know if that makes a difference, but assume yes). I brush on olive oil or veg oil, never anything like PAM spray. I've heard those type of sprays can ruin the plates.
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I use a wire bristle grill brush. Heat the grill on high for 15mins then use the wire brush to clean the grill. Don't forget to turn off the grill!
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Wash lightly with soap & sponge when still hot. You dont want to scrub too much to keep it seasoned (or reseason it).If you get rust, scrub with steel wool, rinse, dry thoroughly, then oil and begin re-seasoning.
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The surface of the grill is just like a cast iron skillet. Keep it clean, season with veg oil and it will remain non stick.
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Just start using it. It will become seasoned with use. Do not wet it, to clean - just let it heat for 10 mins. and brush with grill brush. We make our pizza on the grill and they are the best!
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I had to buy a separate grill brush. Don't buy a cheap one because the grill surface is fairly sturdy.