will this brush scratch porcelain grates?
789254
We have the Q 1200 with porcelain coated cast iron grate and Weber recommends metal bristle brush to clean the grates. After over 50 grilling sessions within a month and a half, with grate brushing before and after grilling, we've encountered absolutely no problems. No scratches, no flaking, no gouges, etc. We also toss the grates into the dish washer after every 10 grilling sessions and they look as if they're brand new from day 1. We have the 18" version, this and the Weber detailing brush as part of our cleaning arsenal.
789255
I don't know. We have stainless grates and no problem there. Wanted porcelain grates but surprisingly the stainless work fine.
789256
Porcelain is pretty tough material, so I really doubt it. While I use this brush on stainless grates, I can only say it's the best grill brush you'll find. The wire bristle's are tough, don't fold over or clump up like many others you'll find. Cleans off the tough stuff. This is the only type to buy. Consider the longer handled version if you want to get away from the heat of the fire.
789257
I notice the Weber manual says no metal brushes on the spirit 210...i assume this brush would scratch the porcelain coated cast iron. So what really does work on cast iron? Should the grates be seasoned like a Lodge frying pan?
789258
The brush is a very fine wire and porcelain is pretty durable like glass. My guess is that you should be good to go
789259
I don't think so. If you grind away in one area for a long time I suppose it could.
789260
Oh yes, it will eventually make your porcelain flake! It may take a year or so but it will happen. I would only use these brushes on stainless grates. For our Weber porcelain-coated cast iron grates, we use a wadded up piece of newspaper & tongs. Get your grates hot & then rub them clean. I wish Weber sold stainless versions of their grates for ALL their grills. They are so much nicer. You still get killer grill marks, heat retention without all the trouble with cast iron flaking. I've never had to replace a stainless grate but the cast iron is another story....
388675
No it's not. The heavy duty castiron grates are removable,and make cleanup a breeze. Any stiff bristle brush will work just fine.
1794008
It is better to buy the porcelain enamel cast iron weber grate. It is a little pricey at $65 at Amazon.
781469
Don't think you need to worry about scratching cookware surface as the blades do not touch the either the sides or the bottom of the pot. When I use the blender, I keep the blade guarde pretty much off of the pot surface but even if you do touch a surface, it would not leave a mark. Enjoy
104558
Yes, I have porcelain tile and it did a good job cleaning the floor and didn't hurt the grout in any way.
1003007
my rotisserie burner is infrared, so i dont think the brush would work well on it. If your burner is porcelain, stainless stell, iron, etc, it would probably work great.
2159121
I have used a Scotch-Brite pads (with hot water and dish detergent) to clean the grate and more recently the Scotch-Brite brush (which is essentially a pointy-shaped Scotch Brite pad with a plastic handle). The cleaning process takes about 10 minutes, including the handy grease catcher thing. I have had this electric grill for well over a year now, and I'm surprised to say I haven't used my Weber charcoal grill at all in the past year. I use this thing at least once a week. It is much more convenient than charcoal, and it just seems that I'm always rushed to cook (hungry people do not want to wait) and it heats up in just 5 minutes or so. The grate is not made completely of porcelain, but is composed of a hefty metal, perhaps steel, coated in an exceptionally hard glass-like glaze, that I suspect is baked on at a very high temperature during the manufacturing process. The grate itself is easily removed, and I have washed it in the dishwasher multiple times. The grate appears no worse for the wear; specifically no rust at all to be seen. It has retained its shiny, glassy appearance after perhaps 75 vigorous cleanings. I have started using steel wool on the grate, which is something I thought would scratch it, but it does not seem to. I broke down and used steel wool (Brillo pad) after some of the baked in gunk would not come completely off with the Scotch-Brite (leaving a dull-appearing spot on surface of the grate). When you flip the grate over to clean the bottom of it, you will see it is glazed as well, and cleaning procedure is the same. I have kept the grate very clean, using the above methods, and it looks about as good as it did out of the box.
921656
Porcelain is pretty tough. I have not seen any scratches. These pads do work but they wear out very quickly.
2209206
NO, it will scratch....You need a plastic-type spatula good for non-stick surfaces with a high temperature rating.
18090
I would try a small corner. It works on enamel stoves. I use it on Aga cookers and it does not scratch! I have been using Astonish for 18years.
1616934
Yes, the porcelain enamel coated non-stick grate is a snap to remove and clean. I clean mine after every use.
2168117
The brush that came with it had a warning message NOT to use on Vinyl liners - so assume it would also scratch fiberglass
159242
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..
921657
no, it won't damage porcelain, however, you can get the same type of thing (without the rubber baking) from Lows or Home Depot cheaper and in bigger sheets. it is used for sanding drywall.
364865
I wouldn't.. it's much stiffer than you think it is... and the plastic bristles I believe would scratch.. I used it to clean grout, and it scratched the tile.
28104
I have purchased on of these brushes and it works great for cleaning up the grill plates without scratching the non-stick surface. My answer to your question is yes.
802407
I've never used it on grill grates but I'd be willing to bet it would work pretty well. I've cleaned a number of pots and pans with it that nothing else seems to touch.