If you’re like me, sheet pans are probably some of your most well-loved and perpetually dirty kitchen items. No amount of scrubbing and soaking seems to get any of that burnt residue off. Sometimes it’s time to set soap and water aside and look for new methods of cleaning stubborn stains and residue. So before you toss those dirty pans, give these methods of cleaning sheet pans a try.
Dirty Sheet Pan

Try Baking Soda and Vinegar

This method uses items you’ll already have in your cupboard to help loosen the residue and keep your pans clean.

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.

Try Dryer Sheets