How Do I Clean the Stains Off My Nonstick Baking Sheets?

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
published Dec 5, 2014
pinterest
comments
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.
Post Image
(Image credit: Williams Sonoma)

Q: I received some of those great nonstick baking sheets for our wedding last year: Three of the “gold” kind from Williams Sonoma and one large one from Sur la Table. I was repeatedly assured by friends they were “the best,” and they have been. But now they have all started to get orange-colored stains.

I cannot seem to get them off with regular sink washing and elbow grease. Because they all have nonstick finish, I assume I should not use steel-wire or Bar Keeper’s Friend on them like I do with our stainless steel pans. Is there any way to get them to look like new again and clean off those stains? What should I clean them with other than dish soap?

Sent by Holly

Editor: I know stainless steel and aluminum pans sometimes develop a natural patina over time — it’s a badge of honor! I don’t know if nonstick is supposed to develop the same patina, though.

Readers, any suggestions on this?

Next question?

Filed in:
bakeware
Baking
Cooking Methods