You could also try putting it into a bag with some ammonia, sealing the bag, and set it out in the sun. Let it set in the sun for several hours, so that the interior of the bag heats up, and when you open it up, rinse it off with water and maybe scrub it a little bit with a Brillo pad, and you should see a world of difference.
I must agree by the time you purchase items to try and clean it you could of purchased a new one, I alway give myself a bridal shower every other year as I call it to replace ol or faded itemslike baking sheets, bed sheets and towels.📌
It really may not be worth all the trouble to clean this pan because the damage may be deep into the surface and cause metals to leach into what you bake on the pan. Some discoloration where there is no real surface damage will not alter how the pan performs... cookies do not care that the surface they are baked on is perfect. You need to know how this pan got this bad: improper storage in a damp area causing rust; using the pan for purposes it was not designed for (broiling, etc.) or just not washing properly after use. Some pans/pots will discolor if they are heated too high; this should not affect performance provided the surface is not corroding.
I use Dawn Power Disolve. (It's a foam pump & is located with other Dawn products.) Be generous; let it sit. A little scrubbing may be necessary for tough spots. In the future, try parchment paper to protect your pans. Hope that helps!
Try barskeeper. Its a powder, get the sheet wet and then put the beekeeper on it let it sit overnight use some muscle(probably) and it should look new again. Barskeeper can be used on just about anything.
dadI would spray it with vinegar, then dust it with baking soda and let the two of them work together for a few hours. Then take aluminum foil and crunched into a ball and scrub. If it doesn;t take off a significant amount of goop, then recycle into some thing else (paint it with chalk paint and hang it in your child's room, put tile in it and add leather handles for a nice tray, etc)
I had to laugh...why? Because mine all look like this! I thought that was how they are supposed to look!!!
I have scraped with a razor blade, scrubbed with cleanser and a pad, all to get it about 70% clean. And a short time later it looks like this again. Now all I do is try to get the fresh stuff off and move on!!!
first off, you clean it every time you use it. I use stainless steel pads like SOS or Brillo. and hot water. I remember my grandmother scrubbing for hours on my mom's popcorn popper one time when she was staying with us.
Most videos and cleaning instructions that came with my industrial sheet pans state to soak with bleach only no dish detergent.... works everytime. My wife insist on washing with dish liquid and they result in rusty look similar to yours........USE Bleach...Soak in bleach a few time and they will be back to new.
I still use mine when they get to this stage, but I line the pan with foil or baking parchment before putting anything in/on it. I use peroxide and baking soda overnight to get the worst of it off it is really bad.
Frankly, I just buy cheapo baking pans and pitch them when they get unbearable. I have nice cookie sheets for baked goods only but use the cheap stuff for greasy oven fried items.
I agree with Jeamette. I make most of my cookies on wax paper or parchment paper. I consider the crud kind of like the seasoning on a cast iron skillet. If it isn't dripped, baked on food and it doesn't wash off with a scrubby, it's there. My cooky sheets are 40+ years old and still going strong!
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oven cleaner coat the pan from all directions. Stick in plastic black bag. Let it stew in a warm place For a good 12 hours. Take out and rinse.
You could also try putting it into a bag with some ammonia, sealing the bag, and set it out in the sun. Let it set in the sun for several hours, so that the interior of the bag heats up, and when you open it up, rinse it off with water and maybe scrub it a little bit with a Brillo pad, and you should see a world of difference.
Try bar keepers friend
Not to sound rude, but as inexpensive as these pans are - I would toss that for sure and buy a New one. Good Luck though!
It really may not be worth all the trouble to clean this pan because the damage may be deep into the surface and cause metals to leach into what you bake on the pan. Some discoloration where there is no real surface damage will not alter how the pan performs... cookies do not care that the surface they are baked on is perfect. You need to know how this pan got this bad: improper storage in a damp area causing rust; using the pan for purposes it was not designed for (broiling, etc.) or just not washing properly after use. Some pans/pots will discolor if they are heated too high; this should not affect performance provided the surface is not corroding.
I use Dawn Power Disolve. (It's a foam pump & is located with other Dawn products.) Be generous; let it sit. A little scrubbing may be necessary for tough spots. In the future, try parchment paper to protect your pans. Hope that helps!
I would just recycle them into stuff like this. https://www.google.com/search?q=recycled+cookie+sheet+ideas&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiBlsuu9tnXAhUW-2MKHU-fAzoQ_AUICygC&biw=1422&bih=684&dpr=1.13
It looks rusty. If so, you'll never stop the rust. Throw it out an get a new one for under $10.
pour some coke in it and let it sit for a few minutes then crunch up some tin foil and scrub it
Try shaving cream. It will take a few tries, but it will not remove the rust. I would recommend anew one....
Do not put aluminum pans in dishwasher.
concur buy another one. repurpose this one with an application of rust oleum and maybe some ceramic tiles. use as a tray or what ever.
Try barskeeper. Its a powder, get the sheet wet and then put the beekeeper on it let it sit overnight use some muscle(probably) and it should look new again. Barskeeper can be used on just about anything.
dadI would spray it with vinegar, then dust it with baking soda and let the two of them work together for a few hours. Then take aluminum foil and crunched into a ball and scrub. If it doesn;t take off a significant amount of goop, then recycle into some thing else (paint it with chalk paint and hang it in your child's room, put tile in it and add leather handles for a nice tray, etc)
I had to laugh...why? Because mine all look like this! I thought that was how they are supposed to look!!!
I have scraped with a razor blade, scrubbed with cleanser and a pad, all to get it about 70% clean. And a short time later it looks like this again. Now all I do is try to get the fresh stuff off and move on!!!
first off, you clean it every time you use it. I use stainless steel pads like SOS or Brillo. and hot water. I remember my grandmother scrubbing for hours on my mom's popcorn popper one time when she was staying with us.
Most videos and cleaning instructions that came with my industrial sheet pans state to soak with bleach only no dish detergent.... works everytime. My wife insist on washing with dish liquid and they result in rusty look similar to yours........USE Bleach...Soak in bleach a few time and they will be back to new.
I still use mine when they get to this stage, but I line the pan with foil or baking parchment before putting anything in/on it. I use peroxide and baking soda overnight to get the worst of it off it is really bad.
Frankly, I just buy cheapo baking pans and pitch them when they get unbearable. I have nice cookie sheets for baked goods only but use the cheap stuff for greasy oven fried items.
I agree with Jeamette. I make most of my cookies on wax paper or parchment paper. I consider the crud kind of like the seasoning on a cast iron skillet. If it isn't dripped, baked on food and it doesn't wash off with a scrubby, it's there. My cooky sheets are 40+ years old and still going strong!
Toss it and buy a new one, then whenever possible use parchment paper or foil to avoid baked-on crud.
Honestl, I think you should get a new pan.
Cream of Tartar. Also works on the metal teapot!
I use Bar Keepers Friend on things like that, it works well, but does require some elbow grease