How to clean your baking trays

The principle for cleaning oven trays and racks is simple: Let time and soap do the work.
Of course, this takes less time and is easier the more often you do it.
If it is really stuck on, you may need to add more soap, water, and time, but eventually the soap dissolves the dirt and it is easy to remove.

Isn't there something stronger that makes it go faster? -Yes, certainly. There are almost always stronger and more powerful chemicals to use, but the question is whether you want to “spend time with them” and whether you want to cook on that surface afterward.

This is my suggestion for cleaning trays and racks without much effort and completely without unnecessary chemicals.

1. Soap the trays
2. Work up some foam with a sponge or eco-fibre cloth
3. Put them in a plastic bag and leave them overnight, or even for several days if they are very dirty. If you leave the trays for longer than overnight, it is a good idea to check on them to make sure they are still wet with soap and water. They must not dry out.
4. When you notice that the dirt is coming off, just scrub them with an eco-fibre cloth, sponge, or stiffer brush, whatever suits you. Personally, I think a copper scrubber is very effective for oven racks. It is so easy to move it around each “bar” of the rack and get it clean with a single stroke.
5. Then simply rinse and dry!

1. How do I clean oven trays most easily?
Answer: Soap the baking tray with soap and water, and leave it in a sealed plastic bag until the soap has dissolved the dirt and you can easily scrub it off. 
More time and soap make the job easier.

2. Are there stronger chemicals that get the job done faster?
Answer: Yes, there is almost always a stronger chemical, but the question is whether you want it in your kitchen.

3. Does this trick work on the grill grate too?
Answer: Yes