LifestyleHow to clean stubborn messes: Baking soda and salt to the rescue

How to clean stubborn messes: Baking soda and salt to the rescue

A dirty oven takes away the enjoyment of cooking.
A dirty oven takes away the enjoyment of cooking.
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22 July 2024 17:51

Do you can't imagine life without baking but are frustrated with cleaning the baking tray? You don't have to overwork yourself. We'll show you how to clean the baking tray simply. All you need are two inexpensive ingredients.

Baking is a pleasure, especially when the house is filled with the smell of freshly baked biscuits. However, dried food remnants can make cleaning the baking tray a nightmare. Is there a way to eliminate these stubborn messes without scrubbing and long soaking?

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Cleaning kitchen accessories, including the baking tray, doesn't have to be exhausting. Thanks to a simple trick with baking soda and salt, we can easily eliminate dried-on messes. These two products are capable of handling even the most stubborn stains.

Baking soda and salt – A reliable duo

Baking soda is the true queen among home cleaning products. It can prepare various cleaning mixtures for the kitchen, laundry, and baking. Combined with salt, it becomes indispensable for cleaning the baking tray. First, rinse the tray with water and dry it, then sprinkle its bottom with baking soda and salt. This combination allows for easy removal of messes.

How to clean?

After sprinkling the baking tray with baking soda and salt, place it in the oven at 200°C for 30 minutes. The reaction of both products with residue and grease dissolves the mess. After this time, turn off the oven and let the tray cool. Then wash it with dish soap – it will be as clean as new. This way, you can enjoy baking without worrying about hard-to-remove messes.

Remember to clean the oven regularly. Burnt leftovers can negatively affect health and alter the taste of the prepared dishes. The older the dirt, the harder it will be to remove.

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