Using Steam to Clean Grid

Spring Chicken · February 2010

Some time ago I saw a TV ad showing one of those hand-held steam cleaners cleaning a really dirty BBQ Grid. The grease and crud came right off.

I made a mental note to look into it more. Never did.

But today we used one of those Shark Steam Pocket Mop cleaners to do the floor and WOW!!! it really did a great job. So I got to thinking back to that hand-held steam cleaner and how well it appeared to clean the grid.

I did a search on the Forum and discovered a number of posts about grid cleaning but none specifically addressing steam cleaning.

Have any of you ever used a steam cleaner to clean your grid? If so, please share your experience or thoughts on the idea.

Spring "All Steamed Up" Chicken
Spring Texas USA

RRP · February 2010

I haven't done the steam thing, but I have a small power washer that puts out 1,400 psi that makes quick work of a grill, but also creates another mess doing it.

Carolina Q · February 2010

I've never cleaned a grid. Ok, once in a while I brush off the excess. But that's it.

Hoss · February 2010

Our local news station has one of those "Does It Work?" segments where they try out gadgets to see if they live up to their claim.They did a test on a steam grill cleaner.It passed.I watched the segment.They had to follow the directions to the letter.It seemed like a PITA.You have to preheat the grill and the steam gadget did clean the grill but it was SUPER SLOW.I could clean a hot grill just as clean with a good wire brush in about 1/3 the time.

I'm not saying not to buy it,just that I would not.

Spring Chicken · February 2010

I know what you mean about the pressure washer. I have one that does about 2,500 psi, enough to cut through a board using the jet stream. I decided to hit the grid with it and instantly wished I hadn't. Grease and crud went flying everywhere.

Live and learn and sometimes be humbled by the process, especially when you try it again with the same results.

Spring "Won't Do That Again, Again" Chicken

Spring Chicken · February 2010

That's what I do now but immediately after every cook. But I'm always open to making something look new again.

Spring "More Than One Way To Skin A Dirty Grid" Chicken

Spring Chicken · February 2010

I'm sure it would clean better if the grid was first doused with Pam or some other type of 'no stick' product.

I know it's much easier to clean Love Bugs off windshields that have been treated with RainX first.

Of course I could always stack all the dirty grids and stuff in the Egg and let'er rip for an hour or so.

Spring "Just Ripped One" Chicken

lowercasebill · February 2010

i use the cast iron grid all the time so it just gets cleaned when i clean burn the egg,
we have a shark that my son bought cause his mom the neat freak has one for her floors,, [it does work great] we also have an old eureka that looks like a canister vac it too works great and makes for a great steam shower [hook it over the shower door and let her rip]
as far as cleaning the grid ,, you really did not think i was going to pass up this chance

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lowercase, i got more snow than you, bill

Leggo My Eggo · February 2010

I always heat my egg up and hit with a wire brush before the next cook hits the grid. Works great for me.

Spring Chicken · February 2010

No fair!!!!

Spring "Don't Have No Grid-Licker" Chicken

Spring Chicken · February 2010

I brush mine immediately after taking the meat off. It's easier that way.

Spring "Easy Greasy Pleasy" Chicken

lowercasebill · February 2010

i have your address! as soon as it warms up i am mailing , fed ex, the cleaner to the coop :laugh:

Spring Chicken · February 2010

In four parts I hope.

Spring "Fur And Feathers Don't Mix" Chicken

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