How To Clean Baking Sheets With Hydrogen Peroxide

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Baking sheets can easily get dirty with typical use. Residue from baked goods and foods can get stuck on baking sheets. It can be difficult to remove baked on food, but soaking baking sheets in cleaners helps. You can use either a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide or ammonia. After soaking your baking sheet, it should come clean easily when scrubbed with steel wool.

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Sprinkle baking soda across the baking sheet. To start, take some baking soda from your pantry. Sprinkle a light layer on your baking sheet. Make sure the full surface of the sheet is covered in a layer of baking soda to start.^[1]
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Add a layer of hydrogen peroxide. After adding your baking soda, pour a layer of hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda. If you don't have hydrogen peroxide, you can purchase it at any drug store.^[2]
- If you don't have any hydrogen peroxide, you can use vinegar as a substitute.^[3]
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Add a second layer of baking soda. Sprinkle another layer of baking soda on the baking sheet. Makes sure to cover the full surface with a light dusting of baking soda. This will ensure the baking sheet comes clean.^[4]
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Let the mixture sit for two hours. The baking soda and hydrogen peroxide needs to soak into the sheet to break down dirt and debris. Let the sheet sit for about two hours. Place in on a flat surface where it will not be disturbed.^[5]
- If you have young children or pets, keep the baking sheet out of their reach.
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Wipe down your pan. Take a coarse sponge or rag. Wipe the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide off the pan. Built up debris should come off easily after the pan was soaked.^[6]
- If there is any lingering baking soda after scrubbing down the pan, you can rinse it off with clean water.
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Place the baking sheet in the bag with half a cup of ammonia. Take a plastic bag big enough to hold the baking sheet. Pour half a cup of ammonia in the bag. Seal the bag completely.^[7]
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Set the pan outside for a day. The ammonia will take about a day to break down the debris on a baking sheet. Place the sheet somewhere outside, such as your porch or balcony, where it will be exposed to sunlight. This helps the ammonia break down grease and stains on the pan.^[8]
- Ammonia is toxic, so keep the pan out of reach of animals and children.
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Scrub down the pan with steel wool. After a day has passed, remove the pan from the bag. Use a steel wool sponge to scrub down the pan. This should remove any built up dirt, debris, and grease.^[9]
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Rinse the pan completely. It is very important to rinse ammonia off completely before using your pan again. Rinse your pan under running water or using a clean, wet rag. Make sure you get all remaining traces of ammonia off of the pan before using it again.^[10]

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Do a spot test before applying any cleaner. Not every baking sheet will respond well to a given cleaner. Before applying any cleaner to your sheet, test out the cleaner on a small portion of the baking sheet. Make sure there is no discoloration or damage.^[11]
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Take safety precautions when using ammonia. Ammonia is toxic, so wear protective gloves when handling it. You should also handle ammonia in a well-ventilated area to prevent breathing in the fumes. If possible, handle ammonia outside.^[12]
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Use parchment paper when baking. In the future, line your sheet with parchment paper before using it. This will protect the pan from grease and food residue. After using the pan, you will simply have to remove the dirty parchment paper.^[13]

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How do you make cookie sheets look new again?

Raymond Chiu is the Director of Operations for MaidSailors.com, a residential and commercial cleaning service based in New York City that provides home and office cleaning services at affordable prices. He has a Bachelors in Business Administration and Management from Baruch College.

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Expert Answer

Generally, creating a paste of baking soda and water and gently scrubbing the sheet with a nonabrasive sponge will be the safest choice. Another option is adding hydrogen peroxide to the mixture mentioned for very tough stains and gently scrubbing the baking sheet. One more method that will be effective is gently scrubbing the baking sheet with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.
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Can I use a stainless plate to bake cookies if I don't have a cookie sheet?

I wouldn't recommend that, there is a very good chance you would break the plate.
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Do I use white or apple cider vinegar?

White vinegar works better, but you can use either.

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To clean baking sheets, sprinkle a light layer of baking soda on the surface of each sheet. Next, pour a layer of hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda and sprinkle a second layer of baking soda on top. Then, place the sheets on a flat surface and let the mixture sit on the surface for 2 hours to break down dirt and debris. Finally, wipe the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide off with a coarse sponge or rag to reveal a clean surface. For tips on using ammonia and steel wool to clean baking sheets, read on!

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