What do I do with my old Metal BBQ Brush?

Don't Throw Them Out:

A metal-bristle BBQ brush can be repurposed for tough, outdoor, or heavy-duty household cleaning tasks where stiff wire or a built-in scraper comes in handy: [1, 2]
  • Deep-Cleaning Floor and Door Mats: Scrub embedded dirt, mud, and debris out of rubber, vinyl, or synthetic car floor mats and heavy-duty outdoor rubber/synthetic mats before hosing them down (avoid using it on delicate natural coir or jute weaves). Read LifeHacker Guide for more non-grill ideas. [1]
  • Cleaning Dried Paintbrushes: Comb through stiff or dried paint bristles after soaking paintbrushes in warm water or a paint solvent to break up stubborn residue [1]
  • Removing Rust, Paint, and Grease: Use the metal wire rows and the attached scraper edge like a standard utility wire brush to strip loose rust, flaking paint, or caked-on grease off metal tools, concrete, or outdoor furniture frames.[1]
  • Scrubbing Concrete and Driveways: Use the stiff bristles and scraper to chip or brush away dried mud, tree sap, or minor grease spots off concrete steps, garage floors, or patio pavers.
  • Cleaning Garden Tools: Scrape and brush caked-on dirt, dried clay, and plant matter off the blades and handles of shovels, trowels, and hoes.