Steel Brushes

Steel brushes are an incredibly versatile tool. When normal nylon bristle brushes are not enough to do the job, steel wire brushes can save the day. They make use of thin steel wires that can flex and clean dirt from tiny pores on surfaces.

People use wire brushes mainly for two purposes: as an abrasive tool to clean paint and rust from machines and from metallic surfaces and electrical contacts, and also to clean dirt from things like barbeque grills. The steel used for making wire brushes is usually a high carbon variety that has more flexibility than low carbon steel. This type of steel is flexible and does not break easily like wrought steel. Read this article to know more about wire brushes. Having a better understanding of them will help you make the right choices when you are shopping for them.  

Best steel brushes that you can buy 

Not all wire brushes are the same. The material of the brush can have different characteristics depending on the composition of the steel, the size of the brush can vary, the way the bristles are fixed on the brush can be different, and above all the overall design of brushes can vary a lot. Despite all these varieties, the brush that you choose should be suitable for your purpose. Here is a list of four of the best wires brushes that you can buy. If you know what makes these brushes superior to others, you will know what factors to prioritise when you are buying them.  

Kona 360-degree stainless steel brush 

Anybody who gets to use this brush will appreciate its design and quality. This brush is unique because it basically has three separate brushes arranged side by side. Because of this, it can slip through grates and clean the sides as well as them easily with just one swipe of the brush. The metal frame that holds the brush can flex a little but do not bend. Because of this, you can work vigorously with it without worrying about damaging the brush. This is a pretty standard-sized brush that measures eighteen inches from the tip of the handle to the tip of the steel bristles.  

Weber three-sided steel brush 

This is a budget-friendly brush with all the basic features. Although it does not have a lot of fancy features, it does all the basic things pretty well. It has a triangular steel wire frame that holds the steel bristles. The bristles of the brush extend to the side of the brush as well, effectively making it a three-sided brush. The size of the brush is small when you compare it to other steel brushes. This is a benefit one way as it is easy to store it after using them. But you will have to wear mitts when you are cleaning steel grills to avoid bruising your hands.  

Grand Grill steel wire brush 

If you want a brush that makes the cleaning process a lot easier, then consider getting the Grand Grill electrical steel brush. This brush is different from other brushes in this list because it is an electrical brush and looks like a miniature vacuum cleaner at first. It has a distinctively thick handle. This handle can hold water in it and dispense it through the gaps in the bristles. However, water does not ooze out of the brushes dousing hot coals. Rather it flows slow enough so that it just cleans the dirt from the bristles. If the grill is hot, almost all of the water evaporates by the time it touches the grill.  

BBQ-Aid grill brush  

When you are using brushes with loose bristles, you should be careful to remove the loose bristles that come off from the brush. Otherwise, they can become a health hazard. This design of this brush ensures that no bristles come off it when you clean. In fact, this brush has spring-like steel wires that wind around the triangular stainless-steel frame. The wires also extend a bit on either side of the brush. Therefore, this brush is also a three-sided brush like the weber steel brush. Because of its unique design, this brush can outlast bristle brushes.