Every housewife wants to have clean dishes in the kitchen. However, sometimes it is very difficult and tiring to keep scrubbing your baking sheets when they are greasy, sticky and covered in burnt food. In fact, it can be difficult to restore them to their former glory. Are there any easy ways to clean your baking tray? The good news is that you can save yourself all the hassle you've been having. We have put together a series of tips and methods that will make your work easier and help you get your baking trays sparkling again! Read on and follow our tips and instructions!
You don't need to put in too much effort if you want to have shiny baking sheets in the kitchen. Instead, you can save your dirty baking sheets using some simple methods. Many housewives have tried these methods and found that they work well. And these are home remedies that everyone has at home. Try these quick tricks and you will definitely be satisfied.
Clean the baking tray with baking powder
Baking soda is a common household cleaning agent. Every housewife definitely has baking powder in the kitchen. You can easily use baking soda if a baking tray is covered with burnt food residue. Then soap and detergent are not enough and you have toresort to baking powderto remove such residues. It takes a bit of time but the result is excellent. Do this:
- First, pour boiling water into your sink and mix it with a cup of baking soda. The mixture will begin to bubble. Add the baking sheet and let it soak for about an hour. The mixture works by softening the burned-on bits.
- Then pour off the water and simply wipe away any residue with a cloth or sponge.
- If your baking sheet is too large, repeat the steps until you have cleaned all the parts. It may be a bit time consuming, so be patient!
- At the end, put the baking sheet in the dishwasher or wash it with dish soap. How to get your baking tray shiny again and ready for more delicious dishes!
Use a coin to clean
Yes, that may sound strange, but it works. Use a coin to clean your baking sheet. Do this:
- First, cover your baking sheet with hot, soapy water and leave it for 30 minutes. Hot water will soften the hard messes so they are easier to scrub.
- After that, simply start scrubbing the sheet metal with a coin in a circular motion.
- After thoroughly scrubbing all dirty areas, you can rinse the baking sheet and wash it in the dishwasher.
- Note that this method can damage nonstick sheets, so only use the coin method on sheets that are not nonstick.
Remove greasy residues with spray
Greasy baking sheets can easily be treated with oven and grill spray. This is a common method that many housewives use in the kitchen. It's not tedious and works well:
- You can remove the fat from the baking tray with a paper towel and some oven and grill spray. Simply apply the spray to the greasy residue and then wipe it off with a kitchen towel. Focus on any large clumps of fat that have likely accumulated in the corners.
- Then fill a sink with hot water and dish soap.
- Leave the baking sheet in the water for an hour. The soap will remove the remaining oil and grease.
- Then wipe off any residue with a soft sponge or cloth. If you want to clean a non-stick baking tray, use a soft sponge or clothto remove fat. However, if your baking sheet is not non-stick, use a scouring pad and scrub thoroughly to clean the dirty areas.
- After you've scrubbed your sheet pan, put it in the dishwasher. It's that easy to clean baking trays and enjoy shiny dishes again!
How to keep your baking trays always clean
Of course, you must always keep your baking trays in good condition. A bit of effort is required by maintaining them regularly. With these tips you will definitely succeed:
- Use baking paper on your baking sheets to prevent burning from liquids, fat and oil. There is also the option to purchase reusable baking tray liners, which are environmentally friendly.
- Whenever you use your baking sheet, soak it in hot, soapy water after use. This will help you get rid of most dirt faster.
- As mentioned, avoid scrubbing your baking sheets too hard if they are nonstick. Instead, use paper towels to remove excess grease.
