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Goo Gone Grill and Grate Cleaner review
A biodegradable, super-strength gel cleaner built specifically for cooking grates and racks.
Quick take
This super-strength gel is designed to clean caked-on food, baked-on deposits, carbon, and grease from grill grates and racks, and is safe on food-prep surfaces. It's biodegradable and reduces smoke and flare-ups, and it's safe for use on metals, cooking grates and racks, drip pans, and grill interiors/exteriors — though not on aluminum or faux stainless steel.
From our own use
I am particular about keeping my grills clean, and this cleaner works quickly and effectively on the cooking surfaces.
| Brand | Goo Gone |
| Form | Aerosol gel |
| Scent | Citrus |
| Size | 24 oz |
| Material feature | Biodegradable |
| Surface | Stainless steel; not for aluminum or faux stainless |
Who it's for
Good fit
- Anyone who grills regularly and wants an effective, purpose-built cleaner
- People wanting a biodegradable formula that also reduces flare-ups
- Grill owners with baked-on grease or carbon buildup
Skip it if
- Your grill grates are aluminum or faux stainless steel — this formula isn't recommended for those surfaces
How it's used
The gel format matters for grates specifically — it clings to vertical or textured surfaces rather than running off immediately, giving it time to break down baked-on carbon and grease before wiping or rinsing. Reducing flare-ups is a secondary but genuinely useful benefit, since built-up grease residue is a common cause of unwanted flames during the next cookout.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for grill grates and racks
- Biodegradable formula
- Reduces smoke and flare-ups from grease buildup
- Safe on food-prep surfaces
Cons
- Not safe for aluminum or faux stainless steel surfaces
- Aerosol format, which some prefer to avoid
Frequently asked questions
Is this safe on all grill materials?
It's safe on metals, cooking grates/racks, and drip pans, but not recommended for aluminum or faux stainless steel.
Does it help with flare-ups?
Yes, by removing grease buildup, it's designed to reduce smoke and flare-ups.
Is it biodegradable?
Yes.
What size does it come in?
24 oz.