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Updated 12/5/11.
My original review of this product was less than flattering; in fact, I slammed it pretty badly, giving it only one star. That was before I knew "the secret". Now I don't hate it as much.
In order for this thing to work properly, you have to loosen the cap while cleaning the grill. This allows air to enter the reservoir and equalize the pressure as water exits through the head. This is _not_ mentioned anywhere in the instructions! Once I learned that trick, this product performed much better.
Now don't get me wrong, I still don't think this product lives up to its hype, but it does a better job of cleaning than a standard bristle brush does.
The things I like most about the Grill Daddy are (a) the bristles, (b) the fact that the resovoir doesn't leak (almost a given on a plastic product these days), and (c) the hook (i.e. a real, honest-to-goodness pivoting metal hook instead of a slot cut into a plastic handle). The bristles are durable and well constructed, and are still rigid and in place after almost two years of _heavy_ use. Other dept store brushes have their bristles flattened after one or two uses, if not outright missing. My Grill Daddy has some missing too, but not nearly as many as I'd expect. The 2nd brush on the top side of the Grill Daddy's head, although having even heavier duty bristles than the main brush's, doesn't work too well. [The main brush is supposed to be used 'with' the grates and the 2nd brush is supposed to be used 'across' the grates.]
My biggest criticism still remains the handle... much too short. You definitely need to wear a BBQ mitt while cleaning, but it still gets hot above the grill; and turning the heat down is not an option because that's what makes the steam. My most recent criticism is that, although "the trick" makes the Grill Daddy work correctly, it also means the reservoir empties a lot quicker. There is just barely enough capacity for a normal cleaning; heavy cleanings will require two trips to the hose/faucet. The head removes for cleaning, but you know as well as I do that it's almost absurd to think you can actually clean the grease & sludge off of it. Heavy-duty degreaser required.
So as I said earlier, my opinion of the Grill Daddy has changed for the better, but there is still room for improvement... beginning with an update of the instruction set to include "the trick".
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This is the first product I've ever reviewed! But I was just out scrubbing my grill for the big 4th of July Grilling Weekend and was thinking how well the Grill Daddy Cleaning tool has performed. I only bought the thing to qualify for Free Shipping but am incredibly glad that I did. It works very well. The steam cleaning action really saves a lot of elbow grease. I fully recommend it.Best Deals for Grill Daddy GB91062C Grill Cleaning Tool
I was mildly skeptical that the addition of the water to the brush would help in cleaning the grill, but I have to say I was wrong--I actually now enjoy the post-taking-off-of-the-food-from-the-grill steam cleaning! Because the cast iron grate on my Weber Q is cleaner now, my sear lines on steaks come out perfectly and food never sticks (it used to, even with a bit of an olive oil daub). I also like that the grill brush is removable and machine-washable.I like this so much, I'll probably buy one for my Dad.
EDIT: I bought one for my Dad and one of my best friends.
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