A couple of years ago I bought good quality baking sheets, 2 flat pans and 2 jelly roll pans. I also have a regular muffin tin and a mini square brownie pan. I have been meaning to clean out a cabinet to store them (with the rest of my baking pans), but they have been stored in my oven for 2 years. Along with the cooling racks that go with the pans. I had to take them all out tonight to make dinner and this was my tipping point. I'm tired of doing that. I think my baking sheets are too far gone, but I started scrubbing the link off of the brownie pan. I started with a brillo pad and I got tired. I squirted barkeepers friend on it (I don't even think that stuff works) and went to the garage and got a wire brush. That was taking the build up off without scratching the pan, surprisingly. I think I have saved that one and the muffin tin. I've ordered new baking sheets and I'll store them properly. But what can I use besides the spray oil (pam or whatever)? I remember Magic Microbe saying a long time ago that that was what causes the gunky buildup.
**I know they won't look pristine for forever, I actually don't care about how they look, I just don't want my hands to have that filmy feel, even after washing them*
This isn't helpful in the moment, but stoneware cookie sheets (like you get from pampered chef) are the bomb. They get seasoned (like a cast iron pan), so the "gunk" is actually good.
Quote from: BonitaApplebum on August 16, 2016, 05:26:58 PM
This isn't helpful in the moment, but stoneware cookie sheets (like you get from pampered chef) are the bomb. They get seasoned (like a cast iron pan), so the "gunk" is actually good.
That's good to know for when we move back! They'd be too heavy to bring back here with me.
Stoneware is awesome.
And I hate that sticky gunky feel baking sheets can get from the sprays. You can always just grease the pans with butter - I don't think that leaves that stickiness.
all metal baking sheets eventually shit the bed.
use soft scrub.
Quote from: witchypoo on August 17, 2016, 10:41:45 AM
all metal baking sheets eventually shit the bed.
use soft scrub.
This had been my experience. 2-3 years.
Parchment paper on the cookie sheets. You don't have to scrub off the gunk and the paper means easy clean up.
I use silpats on mine. Eventually, gunk just builds up anyway.
Quote from: witchypoo on August 17, 2016, 10:41:45 AM
all metal baking sheets eventually shit the bed.
use soft scrub.
I have always loved this saying :side split:
Quote from: Run Amok on August 17, 2016, 12:22:13 PM
This had been my experience. 2-3 years.
Yeah I guess I can just expect to replace them every few years if they're to gross. I ordered some new ones and a couple of silpats.
Quote from: JBM on August 17, 2016, 01:41:59 PM
Parchment paper on the cookie sheets. You don't have to scrub off the gunk and the paper means easy clean up.
I usually use parchment paper when I use them for anything other than cookies, I need to go back to doing that.
I don't know if this will work on baking sheets, but whenever I need to clean either my gas stove grates (they are light grey and discolor over time) or my bbq grates, I take them outside, put them in a large heavy-duty plastic garbage bag and add about a cup or so of ammonia and tie up the bag. Let them sit for a good 6 hrs or so or overnight. Loosens up all the baked-on crud. I've got messed up baking sheets, too, but it never occurred to me to try this. I think if you have heavier, better-quality sheets, there's a better chance of it working.
I've had good luck with these (and second the parchment paper!):
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I second the parchment paper or silicone sheets. I haven't had gunk on my sheets since I've started using them. I use parchment for roasting vegetables too as they are usually spritzed with olive oil and seasoned.
I use an olive oil mistereserves instead of a spray can. My pans thank me.
Lord have mercy I keep trying to "like" y'alls comments, then I realized i'm not on FB. :D
Quote from: Magic Microbe on August 23, 2016, 07:20:32 AM
I use an olive oil mistereserves instead of a spray can. My pans thank me.
I brought a misto sprayer back with me from home and I don't think i'm doing it right. It sputters out of the nozzle.
Quote from: moroccangirl on August 23, 2016, 02:27:22 PM
Lord have mercy I keep trying to "like" y'alls comments, then I realized i'm not on FB. :D
You CAN like comments on tapatalk, but only other people on tapatalk can see the likes. Sometimes I do it just for the hell of it!
Quote from: moroccangirl on August 23, 2016, 02:28:07 PM
I brought a misto sprayer back with me from home and I don't think i'm doing it right. It sputters out of the nozzle.
I never had good luck with those. They seem to work for a bit and then crap out.