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Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

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Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#61
If the surgeon can't access the bristle w/out damaging surrounding tissue, they should use a strong electromagnet on the axis of the wire.

(Don't try this at home).

if the angle is bad (threatens other structures as it comes out), potentially clip the wire as it emerges.

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#62
post #18

So what are some alternatives?

Something like a wooden Cedar scraper https://www.thecedarscraper.com/en/ Over time it will burn to form ridges to match the grill plate

I use a regular plank of wood. It's been 2 years, it already has deep ridges.

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#63

Steel wool is safer, no doubt, but this shouldn't really be anything more than a freak occurrence if you clean a grill properly. The wire brush is just the first step to remove the coarse stuff. Soap, water, and some kind of fine abrasive pad or scrubbing cleaner should remove these barbs. I guess at some restaurants, they're more concerned about speed and don't take the care...

I'd say products that are only safe if used properly are unsafe products. Being safe is a perfectly good strategy for an individual, but it's asking for trouble on a societal level.

So do you think Home Depot should close down? They sell hammers.

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#64

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'd say products that are only safe if used properly are unsafe products. Being safe is a perfectly good strategy for an individual, but it's asking for trouble on a societal level.

So do you think Home Depot should close down? They sell hammers.

You’re attacking a straw man.

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'd say products that are only safe if used properly are unsafe products. Being safe is a perfectly good strategy for an individual, but it's asking for trouble on a societal level.

So do you think Home Depot should close down? They sell hammers.

I wonder if he was making the opposite point. That enforcing safety at a society level is not productive.

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#67

The easiest way to clean it is: 1. Let the grill get hot, simple by waiting some minutes with the charcoal on fire 2. Rub with something to clean old grit, with paper, half of an onion, piece of fat from some meat and any sponge slightly wet being good.

coca cola works great to clean

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#68

The easiest way to clean it is: 1. Let the grill get hot, simple by waiting some minutes with the charcoal on fire 2. Rub with something to clean old grit, with paper, half of an onion, piece of fat from some meat and any sponge slightly wet being good.

I think you mixed up the order of step 2. The piece of fat should be at the end to lubricate the cooking service. Wetting it again after would be counter productive.

Also I don’t recommend a regular sponge for the water cleansing step due to the materials involved not necessarily be heat safe. Soaked paper towels work great.

Re: Surgeons urge people to throw out bristle BBQ brushes (2016)

#70

Steel wool is safer, no doubt, but this shouldn't really be anything more than a freak occurrence if you clean a grill properly. The wire brush is just the first step to remove the coarse stuff. Soap, water, and some kind of fine abrasive pad or scrubbing cleaner should remove these barbs. I guess at some restaurants, they're more concerned about speed and don't take the care...

You know, I've observed a lot of home grilling, and I feel like a lot of people stop at the brush scrub phase.
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