How do I Stop Cookie Sheets From Rusting?
Cookie sheets that are washed and left to dry have a tendency to rust. While this isn’t necessarily dangerous, it is unsightly, and if the rust isn’t taken care of, it can affect the baking quality of the sheet–keeping cookies from baking properly and allowing them to stick. You can prevent a cookie sheet from rusting in several different ways. Remove any rust that has started to show on your cookie sheets. You can do this with an abrasive cleanser or a simple solution of cream of tartar and lemon juice. Simply sprinkle the cleanser on the rusted area and scrub a bit with a damp cloth, then rinse. Or you can sprinkle the rusted area with cream of tartar and add a few drops of lemon juice to it. Scrub with a clean cloth and then rinse away. The rust should be gone. If not, repeat the process. Use sandpaper on any rust that is not easily removed with lemon juice or a cleanser. Lightly sand the rusty area and rinse it away. Clean your cookie sheet thoroughly. Use regular dish soap and wa
