How to clean a baking sheet

Baking in the oven is a good way to cook a dish and preserve its useful properties. However, after cooking, traces of burnt fat remain on the baking sheet. The question arises of how to clean the baking sheet from carbon deposits. Both folk remedies and household chemicals sold in stores can come to the aid of the housewife here. It is only important to consider what material was used to make the baking sheet so as not to spoil the surface.

The nuances of cleaning a baking tray from burnt fat

The baking tray can be made of aluminum and heat-resistant glass, and the coating is made of enamel and Teflon. Each material has its own characteristics, which should not be forgotten when choosing a cleaning method.

The following recommendations will help you keep your baking sheet in perfect condition:

• you cannot clean enamel and glassware with a metal sponge (scratches will appear in which dirt will accumulate);
• powder with abrasive particles is not suitable for washing enamel and glass dishes;
• Any remaining food can be easily removed from the aluminum pan with a wooden spatula;
• To make it easier to clean the baking tray (glass, aluminum, enamel), it should be left in warm water diluted with liquid detergent.

How to clean metal baking sheets from grease and carbon deposits at home

Chemical and abrasive products are good in the fight against fat. Let's figure out how to quickly wash a baking sheet from burnt fat.

Wash off using an abrasive

The fastest and safest way to get rid of carbon deposits is to soak the pan first. The procedure is as follows:

• remove any food residue from the surface;
• pour warm water and a couple of drops of dishwashing gel onto the baking tray;
• let it stand for 1-2 hours;
• wash away any remaining dirt with water;
• Fill the areas where fat remains with fine sand, soda, salt, then remove everything with a sponge.

Calcine with the use of salt

Many housewives who have tried this method claim that it is quite effective. Any table salt will do, except for "Extra".

Procedure:

• cover the bottom of the baking tray (about 1 cm) with salt;
• place the dishes in an oven preheated to 100°C for half an hour;
• remove the pan as soon as the salt darkens;
  After the sheet has cooled, wash off the salt with warm water.

Any remaining stains can be easily removed with a sponge and the same salt.

A mixture of baking soda and vinegar

Baking soda and vinegar have long been used by housewives for washing dishes.

The procedure is as follows:

• pour water into a baking tray, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, baking soda and liquid dishwashing detergent;
• all added ingredients should dissolve;
• Place the baking tray in an oven preheated to 100°C for half an hour (checking periodically to make sure the water has not evaporated);
• After the required time, remove the sheet from the oven and wash it.

Note: This is a great way to clean your oven at the same time, as the steam generated by the boiling solution helps to easily clean its interior walls.

With a solution of hydrogen peroxide and soda

Another option for how to easily and quickly get rid of carbon deposits, and you can also use the products to clean pots, kettles, frying pans, etc. You need to:

• take 100-150 g of soda, pour hydrogen peroxide into it (the composition should be thick);
• apply the mixture to the surface of the sheet;
• After 30 minutes, rinse under water.

According to many housewives, hydrogen peroxide is excellent at removing carbon deposits from baking.

Clean with baking soda and dish soap

There is one option for boiling dishes that has been used for decades, but it is not always possible to use it in a modern kitchen. First of all, you need to find a large saucepan that will fit a baking tray.

The next steps are as follows:

• lower the leaf into a large container so that the water completely covers it;
• add 2 tbsp. soda (you will need calcined soda, not baking soda) and 2-3 tbsp. liquid detergent that is usually used for washing dishes;
• place the container on medium heat and wait until the water boils (boil for at least half an hour);
• remove the sheet and rinse with warm water.

We use soda

If you have soda, you can pour it over the sheet and leave it for a couple of hours. The fat and carbon deposits are removed thanks to the phosphoric acid in the drink. If you don’t have time to wait that long, bring the liquid in the pan to a boil (5-10 minutes), after which the remaining dirt can be easily washed off with water.

Clean with ammonia

Ammonia can easily cope with even the most severe dirt. The only downside is the unpleasant smell. The product must be applied to a sponge and the entire sheet must be treated. Then we put it in the oven overnight, and in the morning the sheet can simply be washed off with running water. This product will help solve the problem of housewives who were looking for ways to clean an aluminum baking sheet.

Special cleaning agents

Today, stores offer a wide range of special chemicals that will help remove grease and carbon deposits. However, the following products are in particular demand:

• "Blesk" - the product is made in Russia, has a gel-like consistency. It is enough to apply it for 20 minutes and the problem is solved.
• "TM Amway" - liquid can quickly clean any surface.
• "CleanUp" is an ideal option for metal surfaces. The product is sprayed over the entire surface and then washed off with running water.

Features of cleaning glass and ceramic baking trays from old fat

Mechanical cleaning with abrasives can only scratch the surface made of such materials. However, there are other chemical methods, including:

• sprinkle the bottom with mustard and pour hot water (it is better to leave it overnight, and in the morning simply rinse with running water);
• Baking powder will do a good job with old fat; first sprinkle the surface of the sheet with it, then wet it (you can use a spray bottle). After half an hour, rinse with water;
• Take baking soda and salt in a 3 to 1 ratio, dilute with water (the composition should be thick). Apply to a baking sheet and leave overnight, in the morning it will not be difficult to wash off the dirt with water.

When choosing specialized products in stores, it is important to read the composition. It is better if there is a mark "for glass", "for ceramics".

Proper Cleaning of Teflon and Silicone Oven Pans

Despite the ease of use, products with such a coating require high maintenance. Therefore, you should avoid using cleaning powders, and it is better to buy a specialized product in the store.

Teflon absorbs grease well and is not easy to remove later. It is recommended to sprinkle a layer of salt and leave it for 10 minutes for cleaning. Then pour it out and wash the sheet with detergent.

To remove traces of carbon deposits, you can pour hot water over the sheet and add dishwashing gel. After an hour, you can carefully wash the pan.

If the product contains alkali or acid, you cannot use it. It is better if the packaging is marked "for Teflon".

Tips to prevent grease from forming on the surface of your baking sheet

The easiest way to avoid problems with contamination is to use foil or special paper for baking. It is better to wash the baking tray immediately after the dish is cooked. If time is running out and you cannot wash the dishes in time, it is worth at least pouring plain water over it.

Otherwise, you can choose one of the listed methods to clean the baking tray. Do not forget about your hands, it is recommended to use gloves.

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