Best way to clean a sticky dome?


 
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Scott in SoCal

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The dome on my WSM 18.5 is starting to stick when I try to remove it after it heats up. Clearly there's a lot of grease built-up on the lid and the lip of the center section of the smoker. What is the preferred method of cleaning? I'd rather not to use any harsh chemicals. I was thinking of getting the smoker really hot, and then using a plastic scraper and a rag to just wipe the lip of the dome and the body of the smoker. Any other ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks.
 
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I use a couple of old grout cleaning brushes, ones brass and the other is a heavy plastic. Use that with a couple of sprays of simple green works. I used to use one of those steam buggy gizmos that had a grate cleaning attachment which worked great til I misplaced the nozzle..:rolleyes:

Tim
 
Tim: Do you do the cleaning when the smoker is hot, or at ambient temp? I like the steamer idea. Maybe it's time to buy a new toy...

Thanks!
 
Yep, when warm usually after a cook.
The steamer is a handy tool for around the house chores.:)

Tim
 
So I pulled the trigger and bought one of these steamers: Factory Refurbished Shark SC630 Multi-Purpose Portable Steamer With Concentrator Nozzle & More!

FANTASTIC. I paid $30 for it on sale. (You can almost get the price I paid if you use the coupon code benssavings.) The steamer comes with a really stiff brush attachment that is great for the lip of the smoker itself. The lid is a little trickier because it moves around, so I couldn't use the brush attachment. Instead, I used a plastic putty knife to scrape off the large chunks, and then just the steam nozzle attachment to loosen what was left. Then I took a rough towel and wiped it down. The lip of the smoker took about 20 minutes. The lid took about 30. Good results, and a worthwhile investment.
 
Hey, I'm glad it worked for you Scott.:)
When I did the lid, I just removed the top grate and flipped the lid over and used the mid section as a nest. Using a few shop towels to cradle the lid helps on keeping it from sliding around and not getting scratched up from the top grate straps.

Tim
 
timothy said:
Hey, I'm glad it worked for you Scott.:)
When I did the lid, I just removed the top grate and flipped the lid over and used the mid section as a nest. Using a few shop towels to cradle the lid helps on keeping it from sliding around and not getting scratched up from the top grate straps.

Tim
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Good idea! I'll be sure to use it next time.
 
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