GREASY LID? How To Clean The Lid of Your Weber Q Grill

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  • @brianogrady39
    @brianogrady39 Рік тому +10

    As others have mentioned, Easy Off eats aluminum although you may not notice it much on the inside of the Q lid. I happen to have a high-pressure washer that does the trick with little effort. Cleaning the lid more often also helps to keep the grime from becoming baked on and even harder to remove. And don't put lid upside down on a hard or rough service as it will scratch the paint off. Just put some old towels or even disposable cardboard under it.

    • @dabneyoffermein595
      @dabneyoffermein595 7 місяців тому

      Mine has about 6 to 7 years of baked-on suet, it's black as coal and layered pretty thick and looks very sticky perhaps. It would certainly ruin every rag that I would try to use on it. I don't have a high-pressure washer device and I doubt that would do anything. What agent (cleaning food-grade agent) can I use to break that up and then allow the black nasty 6 to 7 years of cooking suet to get cleaned out? HELP!!!! What do I do? Mine is not a "Q" grill , it's a Weber Spirit 2 E-210 made in 2017 or 2016

  • @stoolie10
    @stoolie10 3 роки тому +3

    Same technique I use to clean Q grills. I’ve cleaned up and sold several of them. Gotta love Weber for high quality grills.

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      Thanks Brad! Yup very effective. I’ve not flipped any Qs yet but I might move one of them to make room for a Traveler if I can find a good deal.

  • @MJHiteshew
    @MJHiteshew 2 роки тому +46

    The pain I felt as you were scrubbing the lid on the concrete sidewalk will stay with me forever.😮😮😮

    • @kevinbrennan9894
      @kevinbrennan9894 2 роки тому +4

      Spot on !!

    • @markb3146
      @markb3146 Рік тому +3

      yup. he has to repaint the lid now

    • @fetmen1
      @fetmen1 Рік тому +2

      🤦🏼‍♂️ Haha

    • @marcopolo0064
      @marcopolo0064 Рік тому +3

      Mask, gloves, the loved ones away... and then he kept the lid on the grates spraying chemicals inside - priceless

    • @dabneyoffermein595
      @dabneyoffermein595 7 місяців тому +1

      @@marcopolo0064 what chemicals, Easy Off is food grade, cleaning agent. It won't poison the food.

  • @ernestpaul2484
    @ernestpaul2484 2 роки тому

    My Q 1200 is in the shape of your 2200 lid I hate to admit. Here in the southeastern portion of NC we have a lot of good grilling weather and even when it does get dicey it is still grilling weather. That being said, I use my 1200 a lot. The lower portion and the grates get cleaned regularly, but the top not so much. Which is funny because I do clean off any caked on grease on the thermometer body so I get an "accurate" reading. I need a nap for about a hour then I am going outside and clean the lid. Thanks for the peer pressure. I don't know how I missed this for almost a year, I have the bell set for "full" notifications.

  • @WeberEnthusiast
    @WeberEnthusiast 3 роки тому +3

    Nice Job Jerry , the only thing with oven cleaner is not recommended for aluminium as it eats into it .
    You have to make sure all the flammable fumes have gone out of the aluminium before you relight your q.
    Other wise it can cause over heating issues.
    Had to have a family Q replaced due to this issue .

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому +1

      Interesting - I did not know that about oven cleaner & aluminum. The person who I bought this Q1200 said he cleaned it with oven cleaner before getting it to me. I looked into it more just now and yes, it does appear oven cleaner is rough on aluminum. But yes, a thorough rinse and airing out process should be fine. I guess I'll do a follow up to this video if I encounter long term problems.

  • @heavenlywanderer
    @heavenlywanderer Місяць тому

    I see your dog looking ...soooo precious

  • @MMaukas
    @MMaukas 2 роки тому

    My wife recently bought us Q3000 and it'll be nice try your recipes and read these tips for maintenance.

  • @williamcornelison4721
    @williamcornelison4721 4 місяці тому

    I am so glad to see this... I love my Q 2 I will be doing this tomorrow...

  • @samjobe9148
    @samjobe9148 10 днів тому

    How did the plqnts like the chemical water?

  • @tommasoberto3652
    @tommasoberto3652 3 роки тому +1

    You have such a beautiful dog, I've never noticed it!

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому +1

      He is a shiba inu - getting quite popular these days! That is Huey and he makes a cameo in a number of videos. He may have to show up in more!!!

  • @perplane
    @perplane 3 роки тому +4

    Hi Jerry, love your videos and have been jotting down your recipes for the Japanese dishes. When you're cleaning your grill with caustic cleaners, please don't forget your eye pro when you're masking and gloving up. Those nozzles on spray cans can be unpredictable. Thanks again for your content.

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому +2

      Good point. If I’m going through the trouble of masking and gloving up, I might as well put on some goggles too. Fortunately this was a pretty calm day as far as wind goes so I was pretty confident I’d be all right. But yeah, definitely don’t want this stuff in your eyes!

  • @ThomasBrisco
    @ThomasBrisco 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Great idea and approach. I'm putting away my grill for the winter soon, and are going to be using your tips for sure!

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching Thomas! Your grill is going to miss you!

  • @orenben4096
    @orenben4096 Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips.
    When I make pizza there is still a smell of the grill. How do you recommend cleaning the grill (Q) from the smell of the meat before I make a pizza?

  • @mixedvisions360
    @mixedvisions360 2 роки тому

    I appreciate your attention to detail bro.

  • @michael88keys66
    @michael88keys66 2 роки тому

    Thanks grill king
    I got my second weber q today :)

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому +1

      Nice! Which two do you have now?

    • @michael88keys66
      @michael88keys66 2 роки тому +1

      @@ChicagoGriller i got rhe baby q and a bunch of attachments for it about a month ago which is great for moving around and travelling etc. And i got the q yesterday which i am fully restoring and painting this week just for something to do

  • @liljemark1
    @liljemark1 Рік тому

    Good tip for the lid removal!

  • @fmcg5364
    @fmcg5364 2 роки тому

    You explain things so well

  • @robertfuchs2049
    @robertfuchs2049 2 роки тому

    Do all your tips, tricks and recommendations work on a Weber electric Q also?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому

      I've unfortunately not had any experience with the electric versions. I would assume that the heating and cooking times will be different than the gas ones, and certainly the cleaning procedures (particularly the deep cleaning ones) may have to be adjusted as well because of the electrical components. That said, hope the recipes I share on the channel can still help inspire your cooking on the electric Q. Thanks for watching!

  • @magic888ball
    @magic888ball Рік тому

    How do you keep the lid exterior clean, free of smoke stains?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  Рік тому +1

      I don't actually do any maintenance to my lid's exterior. I just keep a cover on it when not in use and that seems to keep any weather stains off. As for smoke stains, you do get a little on the edges. Maybe it's less visible with the blue lid vs the off-white lid.

  • @ray_c_yuen
    @ray_c_yuen Рік тому

    I would have put an old towel or t-shirt on the concrete, to prevent the colour on the lid getting scratched. Great videos.

  • @Dianaa
    @Dianaa 3 роки тому

    Thanks Jerry do you know which tool I can use to scrape off the gunk on the inside?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Diana - anything with a flat surface will do. A plastic spatula is best, but I use a putty knife. If you use something with a metal surface, just be gentle so you don't etch the cook box.

    • @Dianaa
      @Dianaa 3 роки тому

      @@ChicagoGriller great, thank you

  • @rogerdc7279
    @rogerdc7279 Рік тому

    Hi Jerry
    I have a 2010 Q300 Weber grill.
    The orifices were completelly clogged up, and I bought some blancks to replace the 2 orifice, pieces. Now I have to drill them, but I don't know the size of the orifice.
    Does anybody has this information ? I think the orifices will be either a 3/64" or a #55 but I am not sure.

  • @icemanknobby
    @icemanknobby 3 роки тому

    I enjoy watching your videos:-) question I use the smoke pouches but I can’t seam to taste any smokiness in the food, any tips?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!
      I guess the tip I have is that make sure your heat is up high enough, and that the smoke pouch is pre-heated as well. I think if you cook on low or even medium the wood chips might not get hot enough in the foil to smoke.
      The second thing to note, is you really can’t get great smoke infusion on gas. I think at best you may get hints of smoke flavor. It’s really just a workaround if you don’t have charcoal grill or a smoker.
      Hope that helps.

    • @icemanknobby
      @icemanknobby 3 роки тому

      @@ChicagoGriller just ordered a stainless steel tube for smoking on the grill, can only try but I take your tip of preheating the wood, probably use a vitamin burner to get things started , thanks for replying:-)

  • @Howard2006
    @Howard2006 8 місяців тому

    Thank you that is very helpful !

  • @lesgillard1508
    @lesgillard1508 3 роки тому

    Great presentation as usual Gerry :-)

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      Thanks. Rumor has it vegemite is a good degreaser too ;-)

    • @lesgillard1508
      @lesgillard1508 3 роки тому +1

      @@ChicagoGriller Gerry, mate you can use it for any thing ;-)

  • @brianwalsh1844
    @brianwalsh1844 3 роки тому

    Got a new regulator and no I'm really cooking. Lesson learned - when you buy a new BBQ don't use the reg from the old one - invest in a new one. The Q is firing on all cylinders now - thanks for your help.

  • @karenlewkowitz5858
    @karenlewkowitz5858 2 роки тому

    Any suggestions/ comments on using oven cleaner on the lower part with the tube removed?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому

      I've seen other UA-camrs use oven cleaner on the lower part with tube removed, but I have not done so myself. As other commenters have noted, oven cleaner can be pretty harsh on the metal. If not used regularly it's probably ok. The reason why I have used grill cleaner on the lid, is the grease in the lid can get so caked on, that regular kitchen or grill cleaner that is sprayed on won't even take it off.

  • @michaelturnipseed3541
    @michaelturnipseed3541 3 роки тому

    Great job! You were wearing too nice of a jacket for that messy task. LOL. I have the traditional titanium lid on my Q. Do you recommend Easy Off for the exterior??

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      Should have waited a few days until today… no jacket needed today in the high 60s 😉

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      Just soap and water for the exterior!

  • @blacksheepev4519
    @blacksheepev4519 2 роки тому

    Does it work on the outside of the lid too? Mine is blue and is full of grease. I just got it for free from a friend

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому

      I think the oven cleaner on the outside of the lid would be a bit too harsh and will likely strip the paint and coating. I would use just warm soapy water on the outside.

  • @LeenieVibes
    @LeenieVibes Рік тому +1

    As us Girl Scouts learned, just coat the inside of the lid with dishwashing soap, and it will clean up easily.

    • @IowaKim
      @IowaKim 2 місяці тому

      Yes! I remember doing that too-when cooking in the fire. When time to wash, wipes right off!

  • @darrenhurrell
    @darrenhurrell 2 роки тому

    Why would you remove the seasoning?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому

      Ha yeah, many people may say all that grease and caked on fat = flavor. Probably so, but at a certain point too much build up does impact the grill's performance. Don't worry, it doesn't take that many cooks to build up a nice healthy layer again haha.

  • @brianwalsh1844
    @brianwalsh1844 3 роки тому

    Another great video

  • @mackames1603
    @mackames1603 3 роки тому

    Hey Jerry, I was wondering if you could make a video of grilling baby back ribs. Great content as usual 👍🏻

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching Mack! There are several methods to do baby back ribs on the grill and I’ve tested them with success. I will definitely do a video about it soon!

  • @dirkriley3004
    @dirkriley3004 2 роки тому

    Great video . Thanks ! I'm from south suburbs 😁 Chicago Love 👍

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому +1

      Great to see another Chicagoan here! Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelmurray5578
    @michaelmurray5578 3 роки тому

    Good idea! Have you ever tried this on the bottom portion of the grill after removing the burner tube of course? Also if you accidentally get some oven cleaner on the outside finish of the grill will it harm it?

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      I’ve not had the grease caked on inside the cookbox so bad that I had to use oven cleaner. I clean the bottom half with enough frequency that it usually scrapes off quite easily. That said, I have seen other YT videos use this same product on the inside (burner tube removed).
      I don’t believe the cleaner will affect the finish but I don’t know for sure. If you get some on the outside probably best to wipe it off just in case.

  • @sammas2959
    @sammas2959 Рік тому

    Bought a used weber grill. The cover is caked in. Some can be peeled but the rest very stubborn. Oven offed, and 2-3 soaked....doesn't seem to work.

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  Рік тому

      Yikes. That must be some seriously caked on grease. It may take multiple treatments or a lot of elbow grease!

    • @dabneyoffermein595
      @dabneyoffermein595 7 місяців тому

      mine is about 7 years old and it's caked in - baked in on the inside of the lid. It's a grimy black sticky suet that is just nasty,, but looks like it would be impossible to get off. We might have to just let it go because we waited so very long to clean it off. Im afraid it's a lost cause. If I clean it out in the grass, my dog will be licking the yard all summer long and that sticky black crap will get coated on everything.. What a mess I've created .. that's years of cooking all summer long. Also, it seems like if I start to try to clean it and it starts chipping off but is impossible fully get off, the chips of black may start falling onto cooking food since it would heat up and get more liquidy from the attempt to clean it off of the inside ceiling of the Grill lid. It's a wicked dilemma, anyone experienced this before, please chime in.

  • @alexvids9232
    @alexvids9232 2 роки тому

    for a smoker, the caked on grease is good for flavor. not sure about grills.

  • @jameswhite1692
    @jameswhite1692 8 місяців тому

    Hope you didn't get any oven cleaner on the sweet Arcteryx jacket!

  • @djmerlin2
    @djmerlin2 Рік тому +1

    or use steam cleaner those eat up that grill greas.

  • @JaneDoe-vi5yc
    @JaneDoe-vi5yc Рік тому

    I'm going to try the pressure washer. Sounds easier.

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  Рік тому

      Depends on how caked on the grease is. If the grill has been neglected for a while, the pressure washer might not be enough to blast it off and you'll need the degreaser / cleaner to loosen things up for you first.

    • @JaneDoe-vi5yc
      @JaneDoe-vi5yc Рік тому

      @@ChicagoGriller You are right. I tried the pressure washer yesterday and it got some off, but not a lot. Ugh.

    • @dabneyoffermein595
      @dabneyoffermein595 7 місяців тому

      @@ChicagoGriller Good Call, I don't think I'm even going to try a pressure washer, it is so caked on, it's about 7 to 8 years of caked on suet, it's black as coal, and looks gummy, I can see that it is leaking off onto the front edge of the new grill grates I bought , ...i had to heat up the grill to "burn-in" the new grates and notice that sticky black crap on the front edge of the new grates. I wonder if the lid drips that sludge onto my grilled food? UGH, I hope not, that stuff is so black and nasty sticky looking, I really want to get it off of there. I'll get some EASY-OFF OVEN CLEANER (as you pointed out) or some brand of grill cleaner that is safe for a food cooking application. Any other tips would be helpful. Mine has about 6 to 7 years of baked-on suet, it's black as coal and layered pretty thick and looks very sticky perhaps. It would certainly ruin every rag that I would try to use on it. I don't have a high-pressure washer device and I doubt that would do anything. What agent (cleaning food-grade agent) can I use to break that up and then allow the black nasty 6 to 7 years of cooking suet to get cleaned out? HELP!!!! What do I do? Mine is not a "Q" grill , it's a Weber Spirit 2 E-210 made in 2017 or 2016

  • @IowaKim
    @IowaKim 2 місяці тому

    I believe the 2 formulations of Easy Off: regular & fume free, are actually different chemicals. The regular I know uses sodium hydroxide (think Lye), and is not good for aluminum and creates hydrogen gas, which no paper/cloth mask will make you safe. Not sure about the fume free formula-I would read the can carefully before attempting. I use sodium hydroxide to make soap and it is a very base (opposed to acidic) chemical. Conclusion: don't just buy "any" Easy Off spray until doing your homework.

  • @paul.tuttle
    @paul.tuttle 2 роки тому

    please be careful putting your lid on a concrete surface - I had damage to my lid just by opening it on my balcony hitting the concrete wall behind it - because that's not removable without respraying... never the less: Your the man

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I got a comment from someone else as well. Doing it right on that little sidewalk was convenient because that's where my building's hose is, but maybe I'll pull it out to softer terrain in the future.

    • @paul.tuttle
      @paul.tuttle 2 роки тому

      @@ChicagoGriller well the spot seems to be very convenient, just lay something soft underneath. You seam to be very neat - like me - I promise you'll regret those scatches till the end of your or BBQ's life :-)

  • @nikominglis8974
    @nikominglis8974 Рік тому

    great video, thanks!
    but wearing an Arc'teryx jacket...oh no !

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  Рік тому +1

      I actually got that vest for free from an event that I worked. First time I had heard of Arc'teryx (and was pretty shocked to see how expensive it was when I looked up the retail price), but now I see it everywhere. What's wrong with the brand?

    • @nikominglis8974
      @nikominglis8974 Рік тому +1

      @Chicago Griller
      nothing wrong with the brand - ITS EXCELLENT!!!
      just pls don't get any grease on it!!!!
      I've wanted one for 20 years but could never really afford it - look after it and enjoy it !

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  Рік тому +1

      Haha well the “oh no” threw me off. Yeah it’s definitely holds up well. Thanks for watching!

  • @civic2323
    @civic2323 2 роки тому

    break cleaner works better!

  • @wrf8245
    @wrf8245 3 роки тому

    Next time try the heavy duty easy off, I think it’s the yellow can. Let it sit for a good 4-6 hours and it’ll get everything off with a wet paper towel, no scrubbing needed.

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  3 роки тому

      It was pointed out to me that oven cleaner can be harsh on on the cast aluminum lid. Personally, I’ve not used the heavy duty version nor do I let any oven cleaner work for more than an hour. No matter what we use though, be sure to give it all a thorough rinse when done.

    • @IowaKim
      @IowaKim 2 місяці тому

      That is a different formulation from the fume free and will create hydrogen gas and it really hard on aluminum. Do a little reading on the cans before attempting. The regular formulation used sodium hydroxide (think Lye), whereas the the fume free does not.

  • @threeohm
    @threeohm 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the videos. As people have noted below oven cleaner and aluminum isn't a good combo. It shouldn't be hard to find a safe cleaner. The other thing is a surgical procedure ,ask is going to have no impact on your inhalation of toxic fumes. If that's something you are worried about you can get a mask at the hardware store with the correct filters for that application, but the one you are wearing isn't helpful.

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the tips! Yeah you're right, the mask in itself - plus no eye protection means I really didn't give myself that much protection... all cosmetic I guess. Fortunately the Easy-Off technically says glove and eyewear not needed so it's probably not that toxic. That said, I'll look into an alternative cleaner.

  • @marybooher9018
    @marybooher9018 2 роки тому +2

    Don’t dump that water on you garden plants. The oven spray will kill plants and shouldn’t go into the storm water system. Take it inside and dump it into you sink/sewer system.

  • @Rockinrobbyboy
    @Rockinrobbyboy 2 роки тому

    It looks like you are scratching the outside of the lid.
    I would be more concerned with the beautiful blue paint, than a bit of grease on the inside 😀

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  2 роки тому

      Oh you mean because I have the lid upside down on the sidewalk? Yeah it may have put a few nicks in it. Would be better to do it in the grass next time.

  • @yulmuz9622
    @yulmuz9622 Рік тому

    The idea to clean is creat. But the way you do it but wrong. Need something to put between concrete and lid to protect beautiful blue surface from grinding…

    • @ChicagoGriller
      @ChicagoGriller  Рік тому

      Yeah I got a number of comments saying this too. Will lay down a rag or old towel or something going forward.

  • @batomatovic6286
    @batomatovic6286 6 місяців тому

    😂

  • @rosearie7664
    @rosearie7664 Рік тому

    Anyone else thinking the same thing? Please put on an old sweatshirt so you don't ruin that very expensive Acrterex jacket 😬

  • @simplysourdough5444
    @simplysourdough5444 11 місяців тому

    Why o earth would you do this? Just remove, soak in hot water in it then rinse off. The underneath of the lid isn't going to change performance so don't need the big guns, just grease & smell removal.

  • @jennamont6618
    @jennamont6618 2 роки тому

    I would not have allowed the over cleaner to be rinsed on the ground, forcing the chemicals over the soil and absorbed into the ground. Bad decision. Wipe it out with a damp cloth.I can’t believe after protecting your loved ones by asking them to stay inside, you wouldn’t want to protect your environment too.

  • @user9b2
    @user9b2 Рік тому +1

    That mask will not block you from breathing it all in!

  • @jcfc8197
    @jcfc8197 Рік тому

    Way to kill the plants in the bed.

  • @maximiliaanmartens8149
    @maximiliaanmartens8149 2 роки тому +1

    this is not clean. DO a beter job

  • @BigAndraze
    @BigAndraze 9 місяців тому

    Nice. Dump the grease on concrete and plantation lol... this guy

  • @JohnnySilverfoot
    @JohnnySilverfoot 7 місяців тому

    I dont mind the discoloring. Literally want that on my cast iron, lol. As long as crap isnt falling into my food, Im good