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_DJ_1
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Apr 11, 2013

A warning for my BBQ'ing friends

We have had a rash (5) of folks going to the ER with steel bristles lodged in their tongue/throat lately. Everything is being made cheaper these days and I guess BBQ brushes are no exception.

The recommendation is to wipe down your grill with a wet cloth after brushing. :)

40 Replies

  • Stay away from stainless so that the doc can find the bristle with a magnet. ;)
  • Thanx for the heads up. I personally just burn off the stuff the next time we fire up the grill.
  • I noticed wire pieces on the grill several years ago. I got the stainless steel brush off my welding machine trailer and used it. It worked so well, next time I went to the welding supply, I bought one for both grills. They work great and (apparently) last forever. AND they're made in the USA!
  • Buzzcut1 wrote:
    ... of course I do use a wooden handled industrial brush anyways

    Yup, same here. The BBQ brushes don't last.
    Good old fashioned welding brush lasts forever

  • gee now you tell me...



    of course I do use a wooden handled industrial brush anyways
  • I noticed the same thing with the last few grill brushes I bought, which were both fine bristle brushes made in you-know-where.

    I threw them away and started buying the coarse bristle, wooden handle brushes typically used for mechanical, welding, and painting chores.

    I can't believe we put up with this junk.

    :):)