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Have you ever had a crusty, gunky baking sheet sitting in the sink for days because it’s hard to clean?

I think it’s safe to say most (if not all) of us have been there at one point or another.

Thankfully, Chopped judge and chef Geoffrey Zakarian has a clever solution. All you need? A little warm water and dryer sheets.

Photo:

Youtube / Rachael Ray

So, to remove cooked-on crust and gunk from baking sheets, start by laying the baking sheets flat. Next, line the bottom of the baking sheets with dryer sheets. Then, cover them with warm water. Allow the baking sheets with the dryer sheets to soak for an hour or so (or even overnight). Finally, pour off the water, remove the baking sheets, and see for yourself how easy it is to clean!

Check out the video explanation below:

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