As soon as the weather gets warm enough that I can comfortably be outside, I am cooking outside. Why in the world would I coop myself up in a kitchen when I can enjoy the sunshine from my grill? Come summer, I’m lighting that bad boy up any chance I get, throwing on some dogs, and cracking open a cold beer.

The trade-off of being such a passionate griller means that cleaning my grill grates is nonnegotiable. Burger juices, fatty chicken thighs, greasy meats—it adds up quick, and if left to gunk up, it’ll ruin the flavor of your next grill sesh. That’s why a quality grill brush is so important. How else are you going to get those grates squeaky clean?

Our top picks

Best grill brush overall : GrillFighter Chainmail Grill Brush

Best for steam cleaning : Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy

A great tool for a deep clean : Grill Floss Cleaning Tool

Best nylon brush for pellet grills: Oklahoma Joe's Blacksmith Combo Grill Brush

The challenge is choosing one that works.…