Dumb question

[Lerxst]

Hi all.  I bought myself a "mop" for applying mop sauce to ribs. Worked like a charm. Looks like a mini string mop.

Now - how the heck to you clean the damn thing?  Looks like it will be a bacteria haven.

[pbe gummi bear]

Boil it before and after use?

[G$]

Not a dumb question, just there is not a good answer IMO.  I don't use those mops for the reason you identified.   

I either squirt sauce on directly or use fine silicone bristled pastry brushes

EDIT: For thin mops I have been known to use a sock (yes, really) or cloth napkin.  Crumpled and held by tongs.   I don't use those much, because I do not thin mop much, and when I do, it would usually come from a squirt bottle.

[AZ_MIKEY]

The only dumb question is the question not asked. Imo

[pbe gummi bear]

The only dumb question is the question not asked. Imo

Yep, no questions are dumb here!

[One Touch Platinum]

I wouldn't use one for the exact reason you are worried about it. I use a spray bottle or a rubber(silicone I think)brush that is made for brushing on sauce . It is easy to clean and works verry well.  Better safe than sorry, you don't want to make the best BBQ ever and get sick because your mop is full of bacteria.