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Deep cleaning my smoker
Posted on 10/11/18 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 10/11/18 at 1:08 pm
I have two vertical charcoal smokers. Just bought a new house, and didn't have a shed until recently. I kept my smokers outside covered up by a tarp, which i constantly fought to keep covering everything.
Anyway, it's been probably 2 months since I've used either smoker. I always give it a quick wash after using it, but when I went to move them into the shed it looked like mold was starting to grow in places on the grill and inside the smokers. I gave them both a good scrub down with soap and water before saving it.
What should I do before using it again to asure it's fully clean? Or would the soap and water do the trick?
Anyway, it's been probably 2 months since I've used either smoker. I always give it a quick wash after using it, but when I went to move them into the shed it looked like mold was starting to grow in places on the grill and inside the smokers. I gave them both a good scrub down with soap and water before saving it.
What should I do before using it again to asure it's fully clean? Or would the soap and water do the trick?
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Posted on 10/11/18 at 1:19 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Burn dat shite out.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 1:22 pm to LSUballs
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Burn dat shite out
Thought about that too, but wasn't sure if that would work. I could clean it good with soap and water and then just fire up the coals and let it get nice and hot for a while.
Would that do the trick?
Posted on 10/11/18 at 1:22 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Start a fire. Nothing else is needed.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 1:28 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
quote:
could clean it good with soap and water and then just fire up the coals and let it get nice and hot for a while.
I would just burn it all out and not worry to much about the soap and water.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 2:21 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
As stated, a hot fire is your go to here and will take care of all the "unseen" nasties lurking about. After, if you want to have fun, season the smoke chamber with oil like you would a cast iron pot with a low burn in the firebox.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 3:11 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
I pressure wash mine to get mold out. Then light a raging fire to dry it out.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 3:13 pm to LSUballs
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Burn dat shite out.
That's the ticket. Soap and water just encourage rust. Big hot fire will kill all the mold.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 3:16 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
Had the same problem with my WSM. Used to leave it outside and mold would start growing on the walls. Light a chimney of lump get it hot as hell throw it in with vents open. All that shite will be burned out in about an hour or so. I finally determined he good Lord did nit intend to keep smokers in the elements, Now I keep them in the garage.
Posted on 10/11/18 at 4:30 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
I've always heard that it's a sin to deep clean a smoker with a pressure washer, soap, etc. The smoker is "seasoned" by all the smoke and grease residues caked up inside. As has been said, you're just supposed to burn a load of charcoal on high to get rid of any of the live things like mold, bugs, etc.
If you really did clean them well, make sure you remember that the next time you go to use them. They will very likely run a good bit hotter than they did prior to the cleaning.
If you really did clean them well, make sure you remember that the next time you go to use them. They will very likely run a good bit hotter than they did prior to the cleaning.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 3:28 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
You shouldn’t be taking soap and water to your smoker. You invite rust, but also lose any seasoning.
Smoke out at a high temperature and it should clear everything up.
Smoke out at a high temperature and it should clear everything up.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 7:30 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
pressure washer then fire
Posted on 10/12/18 at 7:42 am to mmmmmbeeer
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I've always heard that it's a sin to deep clean a smoker with a pressure washer, soap, etc. The smoker is "seasoned" by all the smoke and grease residues caked up inside. As has been said, you're just supposed to burn a load of charcoal on high to get rid of any of the live things like mold, bugs, etc.
I've never, ever washed a smoker. If it's been a really good while since you've used it just burn at high heat like others have said.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 8:12 am to LoneStarRanger
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You shouldn’t be taking soap and water to your smoker
If it's porcelain enameled like a Weber Smokey Mountain, pressure washing, soap, water are all fine. OP didn't specify.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:01 am to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
When my Dad officed at the West Memphis oil refinery he'd take ours in and use the steam pressure wash used for cleaning out the tanks and stuff. Would come back looking like a brand new appliance off the showroom floor.
Once we moved from there we'd take it to a coin operated local car wash and use that pressure wash, water only though no soap.
Once we moved from there we'd take it to a coin operated local car wash and use that pressure wash, water only though no soap.
Posted on 10/12/18 at 3:27 pm to mmmmmbeeer
quote:
I've always heard that it's a sin to deep clean a smoker with a pressure washer, soap, etc. The smoker is "seasoned" by all the smoke and grease residues caked up inside. As has been said, you're just supposed to burn a load of charcoal on high to get rid of any of the live things like mold, bugs, etc.
Many pros that are sponsored are contractually obligated to clean their rigs or use new ones. Doesn't seem to matter much. Cleaning is a pain in the arse though and uneccessarily exposes your rig to water and potential for rust when a clean burn works just fine.
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