Stubborn grime no match for simple baking sheet hacks
How to clean a baking sheet? Dried-on dirt and burnt food residues often mean that even tried-and-true store-bought products don’t work. Fortunately, there’s a simple trick that can make your baking sheet clean and shiny again without spending much money.
Cleaning a baking sheet is not an easy task. We often use a "scouring pad," but it's quite risky—we can easily scratch it, leading to faster wear and damage. On the other hand, chemical products from the store are expensive and often ineffective. Fortunately, there are some home methods.
Cleaning a baking sheet - home methods
How to clean a baking sheet? There is a very simple way to get rid of dirt and burnt residue. All you need is vinegar and potassium bitartrate (E336), also known as cream of tartar or tartarus. This substance, which is also found in baking powder, is readily available in online stores.
Mix both ingredients into a thick paste. Then spread it over the baking sheet you want to clean and wait for the paste to solidify. Afterwards, thoroughly wash the surface with a sponge soaked in warm water and rinse the baking sheet.
How to clean a baking sheet?
Another effective method for cleaning a baking sheet is using baking soda and salt. How to do it? First, rinse the baking sheet with water and dry it, then sprinkle it with baking soda and salt. Next, place it in the oven preheated to 200 degrees Celsius for half an hour. This will dissolve even the most stubborn dirt. Finally, once the baking sheet has cooled, just wash it using dish soap.
You can also make a paste with baking soda and a dissolved dishwasher tablet. Just rub it onto a slightly warm oven surface and leave it for at least 30 minutes. Finally, wipe the baking sheet with a microfiber cloth.
