Soapy Spray to the Rescue

Fill an inexpensive spray bottle with a mix of 20% dish soap and 80% water. Use it to mist large items you need to hand wash (cookie sheets, baking pans) with soapy water, and they'll clean right up. It's also great for greasy counters or stove tops. A light spray will dispense just the right amount of soap to whisk away the grime.