I noticed that when using my Grill Rescue brush that it is starting to leave fibers behind. Is this something to be concerned about. It is annoying as I have been using the metal scraper to the clean those off.
EDIT: DISREGARD THIS POST FOR THE GRILL RESCUE BRUSH. I'll leave it in case someone has a regular brush. My apologies. I didn't realize the brush in the OP was not a traditional brush. I cannot speak to the OP brush, but it looks like a soft fiber and I'd expect it to pose no real threat.mason12 said:
I noticed that when using my Grill Rescue brush that it is starting to leave fibers behind. Is this something to be concerned about. It is annoying as I have been using the metal scraper to the clean those off.
BrazosDog02 said:Yes, it is something to be concerned with. Those fibers can get hidden in food and end up in your gut or throat. They may or may not pass, and I believe they can puncture organs and kind of get stuck and fester. That's my belief based on what I have read. There was or are medical cases involving them. I would either make an effort to keep the brush as new as reasonably possible, or throw it in the trash and use something else.mason12 said:
I noticed that when using my Grill Rescue brush that it is starting to leave fibers behind. Is this something to be concerned about. It is annoying as I have been using the metal scraper to the clean those off.
Personally, I ditched mine a decade ago and got a "Billy Bar". I use this on my Primo, but it will work on anything with grates. It's not as quick since you have to go every rung, but still, far safer and low maintenance. That's my opinion.
Here is something I found on Google. I did not vet this, but the title indicated it showed what I was talking about. Not meant to instill fear, definitely do your own research.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/amandagardner/grill-cleaning-brush
https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/otolaryngology/news/archive/201908/doctor-finds-grill-brush-lodged-woman%E2%80%99s-throat-months
https://www.khou.com/article/news/boy-swallows-metal-piece-left-from-wire-grill-brush/285-b9e598b7-ed09-4db8-911f-0e5c602777d8
I know this sounds Karen like, but it seems reasonably possible and worth being cautious with.
Thanks for the info. I changed my post. I didn't realize that brush was different. Disregard.lazuras_dc said:
He's talking about the Grill Rescue Brush not a traditional one. To support your point however, I have seen first hand someone who punctured the floor of their mouth with a shard from a traditional grill brush.
I would just buy a new head for your rescue brush if it's falling apart. I don't think the fibers from the cloth are going to cause you any damage but if it's falling apart just replace it.
This onion or paper towel with cooking oil to season the grates.FightinFarrier18 said:
Grill brushes are, contrary to popular belief, not good sources of fiber. 0/10 would not recommend.
On a serious note, heat the grill, brush off the grates with the brush, then run over the grates with half of an onion
Yeah I usually just let that crap cook off over time.dgb99 said:
Same here (wood paddle) after quite a few years using different traditional metal brushes. The wood is pretty effective but I do need to flip the grates over once in a while to scrape off some stubborn char.