Greg_R Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 What does everyone do for cleaning their KK (outside and inside)? How much scrubbing will the tile grout sealer withstand? Can the inside get wet when the KK is cool (i.e. from a hose)? Any tips for cleaning the grills or other stainless components?
Curly Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 I would never wet the inside. Just let it get really hot at the end of a long low-n-slow and it should burn everything off. As far as the outside goes, once every 2 or 3 years you may want to wipe er down with a wet rag. I know, I know, I'm a slob.
jdbower Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 There was a suggestion for a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in this thread.
Firemonkey Posted June 5, 2007 Report Posted June 5, 2007 For stubborn smoke buildup, magic erasers work like a champ, and they dont really work at the grout like a scrub brush would. Grout sealer soaks into the porous grout, so I wouldnt sweat rubbing it off. I have taken a scrub brush to mine before, and its fine. You may want to reseal your grout every year or two, which will probably also be as often as you need to scrub the outside. I had a bunch of smoke residue on my top damper from a string of very smokey oak cooks, and after a rain or two, its all washed off.
DennisLinkletter Posted June 6, 2007 Report Posted June 6, 2007 To scrub your grout.. Just to say use a brush might be dangerous as they come in so many different stiffnesses and bristle types.. They also might very quickly remove the grout or cut grooves in it.. I recommend using a Scotch-brite type pad. I'd start with the smoothest one you can find.. These are usually white and used in the kitchen and sold to clean glass and chrome without scratching them.. Remember that water beads up on well sealed grout..
jdbower Posted June 6, 2007 Report Posted June 6, 2007 I saw a Sonic Scrubber on TV today. It's nothing more than a large electric toothbrush but maybe it would work well on a KK. I'd probably start with the soft bristles if I were to try it, but is a clean KK like a clean tractor? If it's not all sooty it means it's just a decoration
Curly Posted June 6, 2007 Report Posted June 6, 2007 ...but is a clean KK like a clean tractor? If it's not all sooty it means it's just a decoration Exactly
Greg_R Posted June 6, 2007 Author Report Posted June 6, 2007 Soot is not a concern... we get moss up here in the Pac NW (yes, even with frequent cooks). I'll dry some mild detergent and a soft scrubby...
Firemonkey Posted June 6, 2007 Report Posted June 6, 2007 That sounds kind of cool, actually! Too bad it is too hot to grow moss here in FL. When my POSK sheds its tile, I would just let it moss over
jdbower Posted June 7, 2007 Report Posted June 7, 2007 Hmmm, a mossy cooker sounds interesting. Perhaps make some puddles and get some dry ice and you could have Yoda's KK? "Maintain consistent temperature this Stoker will." I guess if you forget to flip the chicken there will be a light side and a dark side to it. May the schwartz be with you!
Guest Posted June 7, 2007 Report Posted June 7, 2007 It's a good thing Brent Moss went to New England vs Seattle. Then we would have a mossy Moss. Firemonkey, the Gators would eat a mossy KK up! Your cooker is not shedding, it's molting. I will get more serious folks, once mine arrives. Supposedly between 10 and 12 tomorrow. Here's my last memory of Moss at Lambeau Field.
Greg_R Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Posted June 8, 2007 The moss & lichen look nice until it digs into the grout and starts damaging the cooker As long as a soft scrubby won't hurt the sealer I'll just wipe it down every now and then...
Curly Posted June 8, 2007 Report Posted June 8, 2007 The moss & lichen look nice until it digs into the grout and starts damaging the cooker As long as a soft scrubby won't hurt the sealer I'll just wipe it down every now and then... A little 50/50 water/bleech spray will prolly take care of that.
Guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Posted June 9, 2007 In my opinion, vinegar is too acidic, I'm in the bleach corner. Just don't mix the two! That's toxic.
Guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Posted June 9, 2007 Maybe that is why the mexi-K's are falling apart!?
Firemonkey Posted June 9, 2007 Report Posted June 9, 2007 No....just plain old water makes them disintegrate
jdbower Posted June 9, 2007 Report Posted June 9, 2007 In my opinion' date=' vinegar is too acidic.[/quote'] Don't forget the pH scale goes both ways, bleach is about as basic as vinegar is acidic. The downside of vinegar is that acids affect metals (bases affect fats), but the benefit is that it's also much easier to wash away. You can always dilute either 'till your heart's content, of course.
Curly Posted June 9, 2007 Report Posted June 9, 2007 Now what are we talking about again? In my opinion' date=' vinegar is too acidic.[/quote'] Don't forget the pH scale goes both ways, bleach is about as basic as vinegar is acidic. The downside of vinegar is that acids affect metals (bases affect fats), but the benefit is that it's also much easier to wash away. You can always dilute either 'till your heart's content, of course. Massengill is formulated to match the pH range of healthy women * Three natural ingredient, hypoallergenic formulas: Extra Mild Vinegar & Water, Extra Cleansing Vinegar & Water, and Baking Soda & Water
