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Cleaning char off grill grates is an essential step before each grilling session, but it isn’t always easy. Use the wrong grill brush, and yesterday’s burnt bits will end up on tonight’s dinner. Use the right grill brush, and you not only keep old char off your food—you also make cleaning your grill almost effortless.
I recently tested GrillArt’s bristle-free grill brush against four other top options and found it to be the best all-around choice. It’s designed to work with a variety of different grill grate types, and unlike most grill brushes that give out after a season of use, this one is built to last.
Key Takeaways
- Top choice for grill cleaning. GrillArt’s bristle-free brush excels in performance and durability.
- Durable construction. Features a heavy-duty, triple helix design that lasts multiple seasons.
- Effective and safe cleaning. Wide head and coiled wires efficiently remove char without breaking.
- Great value under $20. Offers versatility across different grill types at an affordable price.
Bottom line: GrillArt's brush is a reliable, cost-effective tool for effortless grill maintenance.
Best Overall Grill Brush
Photo: Tony Carrick for BobVila.com
What We Like
- Wrapped coil design removes stuck-on char
- Longer handle allows for more leverage
- Durable build quality
What We Don’t Like
- Handle shorter than preferred
Product Specs
- Materials: Stainless steel and plastic
- Length: 17 inches
- Dishwasher safe: No
Construction
Even the best grill brushes take a beating, and many only last a season before it’s time to replace them. GrillArt is one of the better-made grill brushes I’ve used. The head is durably constructed with coiled wire serving as a frame, and the spiraled ”triple helix” design of the head. The handle also has a hefty feel to it. With this heavy-duty construction, I’m not afraid to bear down on this grill brush to scrape away that stubborn stuck-on char. It’s a grill brush that’s going to last several seasons at least.
Of course, for a grill brush to be worth its salt, it needs to clean well, and the GrillArt does. Its wires provide a rough surface that cuts through heavy char—and since those wires are wound, they won’t break off and potentially end up in your food.
The shape of the head is also effective. Because it’s 6 inches wide, it covers a lot of surface area with each swipe. The fact that the wires wrap around the sides of the head also makes it much easier to get between the grates by simply tilting it at an angle. I only wish the handle were a little longer to keep my hand farther from the hot grill.
Performance, Durability, and Value
The back of the head features a hefty metal scraper that’s made of a thicker gauge metal. It takes leverage to scrape char off a grill surface, but the GrillArt brush is built to handle that pressure without bending. It’s well designed with notches on the ends of different shapes. Unlike other grill brushes that are spaced specifically for certain types of grill grates, the Grill Art can slot into the wire grates on my smoker or the wide, flat porcelain grates on my gas grill.
The GrillArt grill brush is an especially good deal, given that you can routinely find it on sale for less than $20.
Where to Buy
GrillArt Bristle-Free 17” Brush and Scraper
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