Ah yes—the classic grandma hack for cleaning a greasy baking sheet—brilliant and almost magical. Here’s the trick explained step by step:
Grandma’s No-Scrub Greasy Baking Sheet Trick
What You Need
- Baking soda
- Hot water
- Optional: white vinegar
How It Works
- Sprinkle baking soda generously over the greasy spots on your sheet.
- Baking soda is mildly abrasive and naturally lifts grease without harsh scrubbing.
- Add hot water
- Pour enough to cover the greasy areas.
- Let it sit for 15–30 minutes (longer if the grease is stubborn).
- The combination of hot water + baking soda softens the baked-on grease.
- Optional boost:
- For extra tough grease, sprinkle a little white vinegar over the baking soda.
- The fizzing action helps break down stubborn grease.
- Wipe or rinse
- Use a sponge or soft cloth to wipe away the loosened grease.
- No scrubbing required in most cases.
- Rinse and dry
- Rinse with warm water and dry. Your baking sheet should be sparkling!
Why It Works
- Baking soda is alkaline → reacts with grease (which is acidic) and lifts it.
- Hot water softens baked-on oils.
- Vinegar fizz breaks down residue further.
💡 Extra Tip
- For very stubborn sheets, you can soak overnight in baking soda + water—it practically slides off in the morning.
If you want, I can also share 3 more grandma-style tricks for cleaning baking sheets and pans without scrubbing—they’re shockingly effective.
Do you want me to do that?
