ISO container into which goes a quarter sheet pan plus couple grids/racks

[TdeV]

The grids I have curve at the edges so they sit well above the bottom of the quarter half sheet pan (for air circulation maybe). They stack together in pairs.

 

I can put hot soapy water in the sheet pan and turn one of the grids upside down into that soapy water. After a couple hours, all cleans up fairly easily.

 

The problem is that I usually have more than one dirty grid and sheet pan. Not enough room on the counter for two soapy sheet pans.

 

So, I'm looking for a container into which will fit a couple grids and couple sheet pans.

 

Suggestions where to look, please?

 

 

Edited Saturday at 11:04 PM by TdeV
Pastrygirl corrected me! (log)

[weinoo]

Would a bus tub work?

 

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bus+tub&crid=13LAMEQZ8RN3G&sprefix=bus+tu%2Caps%2C115&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

[DesertTinker]

Also, check the home storage section in your local big box stores. I’ve had luck finding suitable containers that way. Be sure to have your measurements and take something to measure with when you shop, the printed dimensions are frequently misleading due to tapering of the sides, reinforcing ribs, etc.

[Laurentius]

1 hour ago, weinoo said:

Would a bus tub work?

 

Or (here's a blast from the past), how about a dish tub that fits into a sink?  Remember doing dishes by hand?

[pastrygirl]

Hotel pan or do you happen to have a large roasting pan?

Edited Saturday at 05:18 PM by pastrygirl (log)

[AlaMoi]

for the oven racks, used a pet cage tray from Tractor Supply.

pet stores/etc have a variety of sturdy shallow trays in many sizes.

[TdeV]

@pastrygirl, the hotel pans seem to be 21 inches long x 12 1/2 inches wide (some are 12 3/4 inches wide).

My sheet pan is 17 3/4 inches long x 12 3/4 inches wide.

Almost but not quite!

 

I did find this Guide to Food Pans at Webstaurant Store which indicates that hotel pan won't work.

 

There is a Rubbermaid Bus Tub measuring 21 inches x 17 inches x 7 inches which costs $13 but also $19 to ship. 😒

 

I'm going to investigate restaurant supply stores in my town. Thanks.

[pastrygirl]

3 hours ago, TdeV said:

My sheet pan is 17 3/4 inches long x 12 3/4 inches wide.

 

Ah, then that's a half sheet pan, you mention quarter sheet grids above.  My half sheet pans barely fit in my bus tub so wouldn't recommend it.  You might have to just stop up your whole sink basin if you want to soak those pans.

[Laurentius]

4 hours ago, AlaMoi said:

for the oven racks, used a pet cage tray from Tractor Supply.

pet stores/etc have a variety of sturdy shallow trays in many sizes.

Well, if we're going to the hardware store, buy a mortar hod tub.  Deep and heavy plastic.  When I need a tub for using caustic oven cleaner products on things, that's what I use outdoors, and it will accept things larger than a half sheet.