Like new: how to clean a baking sheet after roasting in the oven

If you cook at home, a baking sheet is one of your main workhorses. You can use it for everything from cooking dinners to baking your favorite desserts. However, due to frequent use, grease and dirt accumulate on the object and need to be cleaned regularly.

In order not to spend too much effort on caring for your baking sheet, wash it regularly with appropriate products. OBOZ.UA has collected several ways for which you will need ordinary products. Which, however, will be very effective against burnt fat.

Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide

The combination of baking soda and peroxide helps break down grease and easily remove stuck-on dirt. To harness their power, sprinkle baking soda generously on the baking sheet and then pour 3% peroxide solution over it. Add more baking soda if necessary to create a paste-like substance. Leave the product to work for 2-3 hours, then rub the baking sheet with a non-abrasive sponge. Then rinse it with warm water and pat dry.

Vinegar soak

The natural acidity of vinegar allows you to break down even old grease stains on the baking sheet. To enhance its effect, take baking soda and sprinkle it on the surface to be cleaned. Next, pour vinegar over it and let the mixture foam. After that, leave the product to work for 30 minutes to overnight, depending on the level of dirt. Then wipe and rinse the pan.

Cleaning with aluminum foil

A wire sponge can scratch the surface of a baking sheet, but foil is just as effective but more delicate. Take a piece of aluminum foil and roll it into a ball. Apply your usual dishwashing detergent directly to the sheet. Use the foil ball to rub all the dirty spots and then rinse the baking sheet. Keep in mind that this method is not suitable for cleaning non-stick items.

Degreasing with tartar stone

Cream of tartar is an acid that is often used in cooking, particularly baking. It is just as effective as vinegar for cleaning dishes. Mix dry tartar powder with water to make a paste. Spread this paste on the surface of the baking sheet and leave it on for 30-60 minutes, then wipe and rinse.

Cleaning with baking soda and water

Although baking soda is most effective when combined with vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, it can also remove many stains when combined with plain water. Mix a quarter cup of baking soda powder with a few tablespoons of water to make a paste. Spread this paste on the baking sheet and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. Then everything is as usual: rub the dirt with a sponge and rinse the surface with water.

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