I'll second a wood scraper, they work best when used immediately after the cook (or before the next cook when your grates are screaming hot). To add to this, for OP, cut an onion in half and use...
I'll second a wood scraper, they work best when used immediately after the cook (or before the next cook when your grates are screaming hot). To add to this, for OP, cut an onion in half and use the inside of the onion to "clean" the grates after warm-up and before putting your food on. This will help with non-stick purposes, making using a wood scraper even easier to give your grates a quick clean before eating.
I'll second a wood scraper, they work best when used immediately after the cook (or before the next cook when your grates are screaming hot). To add to this, for OP, cut an onion in half and use the inside of the onion to "clean" the grates after warm-up and before putting your food on. This will help with non-stick purposes, making using a wood scraper even easier to give your grates a quick clean before eating.