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Here are two simple ways to use baking soda for the cleaning of your sheet pans:

Baking soda with vinegar

• Fill a sink with hot water. Add equal parts baking soda and white vinegar (about half a cup of each).
• Submerge your pans in the mixture and allow them to soak for between 30 minutes to an hour.
• Use some elbow grease and give the pan a serious scrub, using the coarse side of a sponge. Scrub in a circular motion to avoid noticeable scratching (although some scratching may still occur).
• Once you’ve scrubbed to your heart’s content, give the pan a good hand wash with soap and water to remove the vinegar smell, and dry immediately to avoid rust.

Baking soda with peroxide

• Start by mixing baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into a paste.
• Spread the mixture across the surface of the pan and allow it to sit for 2 to 3 hours.
• Use a sponge to wipe away the paste. No harsh scrubbing should be needed!