Hey guys, what do you use to clean the area under the charcoal grate? (besides removing ash) would an SOS pad suffice?
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I don't worry too much about that part of the kettle.
It's the "hot section" and it's going to get dirty.
Most of the time, all I do is sweep the ash out with an old paintbrush.
I also run a Weber 9x12 pan and foil under that at charcoal grate level.
This forces airflow to my baskets and keeps the center section from getting hosed with grease.
I just did a major clean on a CL kettle today to get the OPC (other people's cooties) off of the thing.
Dish detergent, warm water and a long bristle nylon brush did most of the heavy lifting.
A sponge with the 3M pad on one side did the fine work.