How to Clean Baking Sheets with Baking Soda and Salt

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Anyone who cooks knows the struggle: baking sheets and cake tins come out of the oven wearing a stubborn coat of grease and baked-on stains. It may feel like only heavy-duty chemicals can bring them back to their original look. The good news is that reliable, gentle methods do the job without resorting to strong cleaners.

Start with a pantry staple—baking soda. This approach is simple and doesn’t call for special products; just baking soda, boiling water, and a little patience.

1. Sprinkle baking soda evenly over the dirty areas of the tray or pan.
2. Pour boiling water on top, fully covering the soda.
3. Leave it for 20 minutes so the mixture can work.
4. Wipe away the loosened residue with a regular kitchen sponge.

Coarse salt is another natural, at-hand option—especially helpful when the grime has really set in. The process differs slightly but remains straightforward:

• Cover the surface of the bakeware with coarse salt.
• Place it in an oven preheated to 100 °C.
• When the salt turns brown, switch off the oven.
• Let the cookware cool, discard the salt, then rinse with water using a sponge.

These uncomplicated steps help you skip harsh cleaning agents while keeping your bakeware clean and shiny. They also save money and reduce contact with potentially harmful chemicals at home. Try them and see how effective—and easy—natural solutions can be in everyday kitchen care.