Cookout season is right around the corner, which means it's almost time to fire up the grill and break out all of your best grilling recipes. But before you start planning a barbecue with friends, family, and neighbors, be sure to give your grill a good spring cleaning after the long winter. The best grill brushes will come in handy for doing just that, as well as regularly cleaning your grill after each use.
While you might be tempted to use the same old brush you've had hanging around since last BBQ season, it's much safer and cleaner to start fresh with a shiny new grill brush. There are no shortage of great brushes out there, including wire, wooden, and nylon options. You might also want to consider going bristle-free so there's no threat of little wire pieces breaking off during cleanings and winding up in your food.
If you're willing to splurge, you'll find an innovative grill brush on this list that uses steam to sterilize and deep clean your grill. On the other hand, if getting a good value is your goal, there's an excellent choice for under $6.
No matter which brush you choose, you'll be well on your way to the barbecue-filled spring and summer of your dreams. Just don't forget to check out a few of the best BBQ sides to round out your summer recipes!
The ergonomic handle on this top-rated grill brush makes one-handed cleanup a breeze. It also features a stainless steel scraper for stubborn food residue.
This multi-purpose wooden brush features durable, grit-infused nylon bristles for cleaning cool grates, and a wood scraper for cleaning hot grates. With time, the edge of the scraper will mold to the pattern of your grill grates for precision cleaning.
No bristles? No problem. This safe alternative featuresthree rows of stainless-steel spirals, so there's no threat of bristles breaking off and winding up in your food.
This innovative brush uses steam to sterilize and deep clean your grill. Simply turn on the grill, fill the brush handle with water, and start cleaning.
A grill brush for under $6? Sign us up. This hardworking brush features bristles on all three sides for quicker cleanup. It also has a metal loop at the end for easy hanging storage.
This brush features durable, angled nylon bristles that are ideal for cleaning between and under grates. Best of all, when you wear out this brush after a season of grilling, you can simply remove and replace the brush head.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.