Because of their nonstick properties, these popular baking and cooking utensils are easy to maintain.
Although silicone can go into thedishwasher, you will likely need tohand-wash the items.
Here’s how to clean silicone cookware in a few simple steps.
Start by washing the pieces properly before you move on to the next step.
If your water does not get very hot, add some boiling water heated in a microwave or kettle.
Add one teaspoon of a dishwashing detergent that includes a degreaser or a grease-cutting agent.
Swish the detergent through the water with a spoon or your hands to check that it is dispersed well.
This will give the degreaser time to work effectively.
Scrub Away Residue
Remove the silicone from the soaking solution.
If the water is cold, drain it away and add more hot water.
Put a few drops of the dishwashing liquid on a nonabrasive sponge and scrub the silicone well.
Warning
Do not use a scouring pad or plastic scrubber on silicone.
Abrasive cleaners and tools will damage the surface and destroy the nonstick qualities.
Use your fingers to feel every inch of the surface.
It’s not dangerous, but it will interfere with the nonstick properties.
To remove the residue, soak the silicone pieces indistilled white vinegarfor about 30 minutes.
The vinegar will cut through the mineral deposits.
Rinse the pieces well and dry them with a microfiber cloth.
Do not use alcohol whencleaning silicone bakewaresince it can damage the silicone.
White vinegar can be used to clean silicone and is generally not strong enough to damage the material.
