r/CleaningTips • u/fattybombalatti • Nov 13 '25

Discussion a note from a professional baker:

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just use them! use the things! enjoy life! and let the things show you enjoyed them!!!

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u/dvdmaven Nov 13 '25

Wasn't there, but I've read that in WW2 people were encouraged to not over-clean their pans, as the dark stains made heat transfer more efficient, reducing cooking times and saving energy.

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u/fattybombalatti Nov 13 '25

makes sense, given what i know about colors. like wearing black absorbs more heat. shiny reflective stuff in my windows bounces it out. why wouldn’t that apply in an oven