We all have kitchen equipment that is starting to show its age. Browned baking sheets and blackened pots all show the life they have lived. Eventually, they reach a point where we are afraid to even pull them out in front of guests!

When the possibility of social disgrace outweighs their usefulness, we usually trash them. What if there was an easy way to clean all of these trusty kitchen tools?

Check out these easy ways to clean the kitchen tools you love.

From pots to pyrex, prepare to be sparkling! Let’s get started!

Dirty Glass or Pyrex tools

Tools needed:

• Liquid Dish Soap
• Baking Soda
• Water
• Aluminum Foil
• Old Toothbrush

Glass can be difficult to clean. These tools are often used for baking and can result in some pretty baked-on stains. Thankfully, there are some great methods to break these baked-on stains pronto.

1. Take your toothbrush and dip into your liquid dish soap and then your baking soda. Using circular motions, scrub the paste all over the stains on the dish. Make sure to cover any spot you want to clean.
2. Let it sit for at least 20-30 minutes while the reactions break down the grime.
3. Crumple some aluminum foil and scrub the stains. You could also use steel wool.
4. Enjoy!

Stainless steel baking sheets

Tools needed:

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Baking soda
• Rough sponge/pad

These baking sheets are a staple for most kitchens. From roasted potatoes to cookies, these usually see a lot of action. Because of that, they can easily get dirty.

1. Sprinkle a layer of baking soda over the pan. Drizzle hydrogen peroxide on top of the baking soda. Add another layer of baking soda to the dish, on top of the peroxide.
2. Let the dish sit for 1-2 hours.
3. Scrub using a pad or sponge.
4. Enjoy!

Second method!

Tools needed:

• Paper Towels
• Water
• Baking Soda
• Aluminum Foil

This is a second method if you don’t have all of the previous materials!

1. Sprinkle baking soda and spread it into a paste across the whole pan using a damp cloth.
2. Crumple a piece of aluminum and scrub the tough spots away.
3. Wash with soap and water.
4. Air dry and enjoy!

Aluminum trays

Tools needed:

• Water
• Distilled white vinegar
• A cooking pot
• Scrubbing pad/sponge

Aluminum is a common cookware item that can be restored to its shining beauty in no time. Here are a few steps to get them like new.

1. Fill a pot with equal parts water and white vinegar and bring it to a boil.
2. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Dip a pad or sponge into the liquid and start to scrub the aluminum dish.
3. When finished scrubbing, give the dish a good rinse with soap and water.
4. Let it dry and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Before you go and buy new cookware, it may be worth restoring your old ones to their former glory. It is always better to restore an old one than trash it! Make sure you give them a chance to be cleaned. There is always a charm to having some handed down cookware that has been taken care of.

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Source: Homehacks, Oconto