Methods for Cleaning Your Cookie Sheets
Now that you know which methods work with each pan type, learn how to implement them below.
How to Clean Cookie Sheets with Baking Soda and Peroxide
For this method, the most important factor is time. The mixture is simply baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, but you must give it enough time to attack your pan’s food particles and grime.
- Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into a paste.
- Spread mixture across the top of the pan.
- Let sit for 2-3 hours.
- Wipe mixture away with a paper towel and water.
- If necessary, scrub any remaining sections.
- Clean with regular soap and water to rid sheet of any remaining residue.
How to Clean Cookie Sheets with Baking Soda and Vinegar
- Use 1 part baking soda and 1 part vinegar (we recommend 1/4 cup to start).
- Pour the baking soda on the tray and spread evenly across.
- Add vinegar to the tray and watch for the ingredients to begin to react.
- Submerge the tray into a sink filled with hot water.
- Soak the sheet for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove from the water and scrub away dirt and grime with a scouring pad or steel wool.
- Clean sheet with regular soap and water.
How to Clean Cookie Sheets with Ammonia
While ammonia can be very effective at removing tough stains and food particles, it’s important to note that this method takes the most time to complete and involves harsh chemicals that you must take caution when using. For your safety, be sure to wear protective gloves and eye wear when handling.
- Place your cookie sheets inside a durable plastic bag, such as a garbage bag.
- Add 1/2 cup of ammonia to the bag.
- Seal the bag shut and let it sit out in the sun for a day to allow enough time for the ammonia to soften and react with grease and food particles.
- Without breathing in the ammonia, open the bag and remove the pans.
- Scrub pans with steel wool.
- Wash the sheets thoroughly.
How to Clean Cookie Sheets with Aluminum Foil
- Soak sheet pans in water for an extended period of time.
- Remove and dry.
- Bunch aluminum foil into a ball and scrub burned spots and stuck-on food.
- Wash and rinse with soap and water.
How to Clean Cookie Sheets with Washing Soda and Cream of Tartar
- Sprinkle washing soda and cream of tartar onto the cookie sheet.
- Pour a small amount of hot water on top of the sheet.
- Mix ingredients into a paste.
- Spread paste evenly across the pan.
- Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Scrub stains with a non-abrasive scrubbing pad.
- Wash paste and dirt off the pan with water and soap.
How to Clean Cookie Sheets with Baking Soda and Water
- Create a paste with warm water and baking soda.
- Cover the cookie sheet with the paste.
- Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Gently rub stains with a nylon scrubber until the spots are gone.
- Wash thoroughly and dry immediately.