cookie/baking sheet gunk

[moroccangirl]

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*

[BonitaApplebum]

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.

[moroccangirl]

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.

[ihop]

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.

[witchypoo]

all metal baking sheets eventually shit the bed.

use soft scrub.

[Run Amok]

all metal baking sheets eventually shit the bed.

use soft scrub.

This had been my experience. 2-3 years. 

[JBM]

Parchment paper on the cookie sheets. You don't have to scrub off the gunk and the paper means easy clean up.

[Run Amok]

I use silpats on mine. Eventually,  gunk just builds up anyway. 

[moroccangirl]

all metal baking sheets eventually shit the bed.

use soft scrub.

I have always loved this saying  :side split:

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.

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.

[sweetie darling]

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.

[floridagal]

I've had good luck with these (and second the parchment paper!):

[omega lambda]

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. 

[Magic Microbe]

I use an olive oil mistereserves instead of a spray can. My pans thank me.

[moroccangirl]

Lord have mercy I keep trying to "like" y'alls comments, then I realized i'm not on FB. 

[moroccangirl]

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.

[BonitaApplebum]

Lord have mercy I keep trying to "like" y'alls comments, then I realized i'm not on FB. 

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!

[ihop]

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.