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Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy Grill Brush, $30
Why do we like this deal?
The biggest health hazard in your backyard barbecue? It’s not a tick or sunburn, it’s your wire grill brush. Old-fashioned wire brushes can leave small pieces of metal that can get stuck in your food and then swallowed (see this viral tip) tiktok video From a doctor as evidence). That’s why many buyers are abandoning metal brushes in favor of newer options, but our previous top pick, the Grill Rescue Brush, is now getting pretty pricey at $75. Luckily, there’s a more affordable option available on Amazon right now that cleans just as effectively, and it’s from a brand you may already have in your kitchen.
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The Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy Grill Brush costs just $30 on Amazon, and it’s the site’s No. 1 best-selling item in the grill brush category: more than 20,000 were sold in the last month.
Unfortunately, this branch of grilling safety is one that many people are still not aware of, but after a series of recalls from Home Depot, Weber and, just two weeks ago, Cuisinart, which were responsible for a total of approximately 14.9 million wire bristle brushes, the message may be clear.
Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy Grill Brush, $30 at Amazon
What shoppers need to know
- Handle Material: plastic
- Scrubber Material: Plastic foam core, stainless steel mesh exterior
- other features: Grate Scraper, Grate Lifter, Bottle Opener
Now, onto the good news. The BBQ Daddy removes hardened metal bristles and has a two-part cleaning head to remove dirt and grease from your grill. It starts with the FlexTexture Core, a foam-like material that hardens in cold water and softens when heated. Surrounding the foam core is a stainless steel coiled mesh.
To clean the grill, you soak the BBQ Daddy in cold water and then rub it on the hot grill grate. The heat of the furnace turns the water in the foam core into steam, loosening up caked-on debris, and the durable stainless steel mesh makes it a quick clean. Flip it over, and a metal scraper allows you to scrape off any stubborn parts.
It has a similar design to the Grill Rescue Brush, but the BBQ Daddy has a few additional features that make it an even better value (besides its cheaper price). It has a movable hand grip to give you extra leverage whether you’re using the FlexTexture end or the scraper end, and it has a fold-out metal hook to help lift heavy grill grates. There is also a bottle opener for beverages after cleaning.
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what shoppers are saying
Reviewers are amazed by BBQ Daddy. They say it “works wonders” on dirty grills and “gets everything right right away,” even tough grease and dirt. Many buyers agreed: BBQ Daddy is “the best grill brush I’ve ever used.”
The BBQ Daddy is an essential tool for anyone with a grill, and at only $30, there’s no reason to continue using that dirty, potentially dangerous wire brush. Score yours now before this deal’s price increases.
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