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Worried about wire bristles ending up in your food? This 17-inch grill brush uses coiled steel instead of bristles.
I like grilling out, and you can grill all year long, so I bought a new grill brush that looks different from my old paint-scraper-style brushes. It also comes with a silicone basting brush, which I didn’t expect. Here’s how the design works and how it did on a pretty nasty grill. The button goes to this bristle-free grill brush on Amazon.
- No loose bristles to fall into food
- Coils clean between the grate bars really well
- Long handle keeps your hand away from the heat
- Comfortable, big handle, even with a thick mitt
- Works pushed forward or sideways
- Bonus silicone basting brush
- Hard to get started without sharp bristles
- Works best dipped in water first
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The design
First, there’s a big steel D-ring on the end so you can hang it from your grill. The chunky plastic handle is like a broomstick or nightstick, super comfortable and easy to grab even with a thick mitt, and has ribs up top if you want to choke up or use two hands.
The head is six twisted wires held together by a band, which fan out and are wrapped in spiraling metal mesh, almost like barbed wire without the barbs. There’s nothing sharp, so you can touch it, unlike most wire brushes.
The bonus basting brush
It also comes with a silicone basting brush with soft, flexible bristles, a big head, and a clear, curved handle that’s easy to grab. Use it for butter or olive oil on your barbecue.
How it cleaned
My worry was that without sharp edges it would struggle on top of the bars. Honestly, it is a little hard to get started. The instructions say to dip it in water, and that helps a ton: it turns to steam and gives the coils some traction.
The good stuff: the 10-inch handle (17 inches overall) means your hand isn’t getting baked over a hot grill. And the coil discs get between the bars, so it knocks off a lot of stuff between them without wedging a brush in separately. You can also turn it sideways to scrub a single cluttered bar.
Verdict
The best part is not worrying about little bristles falling off and getting into your food. Because there’s no sharp end, I think it’ll work on other grill types too, like checkered grates or ones with metal inserts. It’s hanging with my utensils, and I’ll definitely use it again.
FAQ
Is a bristle-free grill brush safe?
There are no wire bristles to break off, just wrapped steel coils.
Does it clean as well as a wire brush?
It’s harder to start, but dipped in water it worked well and cleaned between the bars better.
How long is it?
17 inches overall with a 10-inch handle.
Should I use it hot or cold?
I used it on a hot grill; the long handle kept my hand away from the heat.
What else is included?
A silicone basting brush.
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