Soap-Man Cleaning Supplies
Kitchen

How to Clean Baking Sheet

Keeping your baking sheet clean isn't just about appearance -- it's about hygiene and performance. Here's how to do it right, with the supplies you probably already have at home.

What You'll Need

  • Baking soda
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
  • Plastic scraper
  • Sponge

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Sprinkle with baking soda

    Cover the entire baking sheet with a generous layer of baking soda.

  2. 2

    Drizzle with hydrogen peroxide

    Pour hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda. The two react to break down baked-on grease.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle more baking soda on top

    Add another light layer of baking soda over the wet mixture. Let it sit for 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Scrub with a sponge

    Scrub with a sponge or plastic scraper. The brown burnt-on residue lifts off without aggressive scrubbing.

  5. 5

    Rinse with soap and water

    Wash with dish soap and warm water to remove any residue. Dry thoroughly.

Pro Tips

  • TIPLine baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent burned-on messes from happening at all.
  • TIPAvoid putting heavily soiled baking sheets in the dishwasher -- it bakes the grease on harder.
  • TIPFor aluminum baking sheets, avoid baking soda paste -- it can darken the metal. Use just dish soap and a plastic scraper.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • XUsing steel wool on non-stick or aluminum baking sheets, which scratches and ruins them.
  • XSoaking warped baking sheets in water for too long, which can warp them more.
  • XPutting non-stick baking sheets in the dishwasher, which damages the coating over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stainless steel and ceramic baking sheets are dishwasher safe. Non-stick and aluminum should be hand washed to preserve the surface.