Cleaning the outside of Kettle and WSM

[Steve - Polecat]

Hello all,
I need to clean the outside of the dome on both my kettle and wsm. Are there any tips or tricks you can help me with? Are there any types of solvents to avoid?
I've tried the soap and water recommendation but it didn't touch it.
Any help is very much appreciated!

 

[David Dopke]

I just user citrasafe spray on the outsides of my kettle. Does great.

 

[timothy]

Cleanup, Maintenance & Storage - The Virtual Weber Bullet

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HTH.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I am a proponent of Windex and 4x0 steel wool, finishing with paper towel to polish. Sometimes I will dish soap and water with the wool then finish with the Windex, it works very nicely.

 

[Chris Allingham]

Cleanup, Maintenance & Storage - The Virtual Weber Bullet

Tips on cleaning your Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker before and after cooking, periodic maintenance items, how to burn-out the cooker, and tips on storage.

www.virtualweberbullet.com

HTH.

 

[AndyK]

I don’t claim to be a Doctor but I use windex on about everything.
I will use it on cutting boards, food saver gaskets, bbq’s and the occasional insect that bothers me.

One thing nice about Windex is that it dissipates because it is ammonia based.
It does a good cutting gunk & grime, doing basic cleaning and then after a bit it magically goes away much like chlorinated water.

 

[timothy]

I don’t claim to be a Doctor but I use windex on about everything.

 

[Bob Bass]

There's an online media woodworking person who uses Windex with his sharpening diamond plates.

 

[David-B]

409 Ive also used easy off bbq grill edition to clean up the vents after they start getting hard to adjust due to build up under them

 

[Jim C in Denver]

While the cooker is cooking and hot, wipe down with a damp cloth.

Easy and works great.

 

[Dustin Flavell]

What he said ^^^^

 

[Tim Campbell]

While the cooker is cooking and hot, wipe down with a damp cloth.

Easy and works great.

Can't believe I've never done that.

 

[timothy]

Just make sure its damp on one side and dry where your hand is.
Totally wet cloth transfers heat almost immediately, good way to burn your hand.
I usually wear a insulated glove when doing that JIC.