I know, I know. It sounds like a Pinterest nightmare. But trust me, this combo is pure alchemy. Baking soda is the abrasive scrubber. Vinegar is the acid that eats through grease. Together, they fizz and fight. It’s like a tiny science fair in your sink. Exciting, right?
Here’s what you do: sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda all over the tray. Don’t be shy. Cover every burnt spot like you’re putting snow on a mountain. Then, pour a little white vinegar over it. It will bubble up like a volcano. Let it sit for about 15 minutes. Go make that coffee you wanted. This is the waiting game.
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After the fizzing dies down, add a few drops of dish soap and a splash of hot water. Now, grab a non-scratch scrub sponge or a magic eraser (those things are witchcraft, I swear). Start scrubbing in circles. You’ll see the gunk lift off like it’s running away. It’s oddly satisfying. If it’s stubborn, sprinkle more baking soda on the sponge and scrub again.
But what if it’s really bad?
You know, the kind of burnt where you think, “Maybe I should just throw it away”? Don’t. Not yet. Try the boiling water trick. Fill your tray with enough water to cover the gunk. Add a tablespoon of baking soda and a splash of vinegar. Put it on the stove on low heat (if it’s oven-safe) or pour boiling water from a kettle. Let it boil for 5 minutes. The heat loosens the carbon like a hot knife through butter. Then, scrub it while it’s still warm. Wear gloves, you hero.
Still stuck? Try a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix them until it’s like toothpaste. Spread it on the burnt areas. Let it sit for an hour (or overnight, if you’re feeling dramatic). The peroxide will lift the brown stains. Rinse, scrub, and watch the magic. It works.
