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I leave it on and my BBQ tastes good. If it's falling half way off I rip it off. Even little moss doesn't hurt. I'll try and get most I can off tho with my fingers or piece of wood. Wire brush works good too. I'm smoking with plum now. Not much bark compared to oak or walnut