Customer Reviews

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue 30-inch Ultimate Grill Cleaning Brush

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When we bought our little Weber Q, we also bought one of these grill cleaning brushes because we had seen Raichlen's show where he uses it. We had our first for 3 years and recently bought another.

The steel side works very well to do the tough cleaning, then the brass side can be used to tackle more of the detail. We tend to oil the grill before, so we don't have to use the scraper often. Unlike other similarly priced grill brushes we've used, the bristles don't shed right off the bat. They only started shedding after a few years of regular, heavy use.

We really like the long handle for several reasons. While we just have a wee grill, sometimes we'll clean it while it's hot, so the long reach provides good protection. Also, where we have it stored, we hang it. The length protects it from other items we have hanging nearby.

One important detail: Don't store it outside, or if you do, make sure it's in a container protecting it from rain. Our first grill brush's wood split after being outside, hanging from the grill for 3 years. Now we're keeping the second one in the garage.

Otherwise, we have been very satisfied with the Steven Raichlen Grill Cleaning Brush.

As a huge fan of both Steven Raichlen's books and videos, I am beside myself with disappointment at the low quality of his 30-inch Ultimate Grill Cleaning Brush. While this item looks very cool, I have to give it a 1 out of 10 for durability and function: the stainless wire bristles just fall out of the wooden handle on first use. Because only one 'unit' or 'bundle' of bristles fell out the first time I used it, I thought it might have been a fluke but on second and third use (I'm lightly brushing the surface of my grill grate here) additional bundles have fallen out leaving no doubt that none will be left within the next 10 or so uses. The other side of the brush has gold colored (copper?) wire bristles that seem to stay in but are very soft, for light duty use only (not sufficiently stiff to take off average grill build-up). The only positive thing I can say about this product regards its length, otherwise, not worth the cost of the wood used to build it. For shame, Steve, for shame.

Saw this brush being used on Steven Raichlen's BBQ U and Primal Grill programs. Thought I'd give it a try. This isn't your average wimpy grill brush! Gives you leverage to really get at the build up on your grill! I highly recommend it! Oh yeah, the price isn't bad either!
I don't know what the problem was in the other reviews, our brush came as ordered in perfect condition. Have used it without a hitch since it came, and like another reviewer mentioned, don't leave it out in the weather. But that's common sense if you want it to last for a few seasons. And as with any grill brush, you're only going to get a few seasons of good use out of it if you're a consummate griller anyway...no matter how well you take care of it...
But overall, this is the best grill brush for the price I've used in twenty years of grilling.

Works fine, well pleased. Will be interested in how long it lasts. Most brushes only last one season or less, but this one seems sturdier. If so, it will have been worth the money.

This is the best BBQ brush I've used, and I've gone through several. Definitely recommend it. It's got a very long handle, which makes it easy to use.

Product works great. Only problem was when it was shipped it did not have the scrapper attached to it.

THIS PRODUCT IS VERY CHEAPLY MADE, THE HANDLE IS GLUED TO THE METAL HOLDER, WHICH WAS NOT ATTACHED WHEN I RECEIVED IT. THE STEVE RAICHLEN SIGNATURE EMBLEM WAS PUT ON OFF-CENTER WITH A NAIL THAT WENT THROUGH THE HOLE WERE THE HANDLE GOES INTO, THUS NOT LETTING ME PUT THE HANDLE ALL WAY IN, WITHOUT REMOVING THE EMBLEM. THE BRUSHHEAD THREADS FOR THE HANDLE ARE VERY SHALLLOW, TO HOLD THE HEAD ON SECURELY.IF I WERE STEVE, I WOULD BE EMBARESSED TO PUT MY NAME ON THIS PRODUCT.