Cleaning an oven is one of the most
avoided tasks in the kitchen. It’s easy to ignore, but you will be faced with
layers of grime and grease in a few months. But it doesn’t have to come to
this- there are ways to make the job more bearable and straightforward. Are you
wondering how to clean oven naturally while avoiding those harsh chemicals? Follow
the simple steps below.
- Collect your cleaning materials
You don’t need a blend of
chemical-laden products to make your oven look as good as new. Water, baking
soda, spray bottle, white vinegar, cleaning rag, and rubber gloves will do the
magic.
- Switch off the oven and remove the racks
When you are sure that the oven is
cooled down, remove the oven racks and place them somewhere safe. Remember also
to remove anything else that may be inside, such as pans and
thermometers.
- Prepare a cleaning paste.
Add half a cup of water to an equal
amount of baking soda and mix until you achieve a spreadable paste. The blend
should be enough to cover the entire oven surface-double the ingredients if
necessary.
- Apply the baking soda paste
Wear rubber gloves and apply the
cleaning paste on the interior surface of your oven. Please don’t do it
gloveless; otherwise, the grime will settle under your fingernails. Also,
ensure that there is no heating element close by as you spread the paste. Add a
thick paste on extra greasy areas. The paste will eventually turn brown as it
works on the dirt.
- Allow the baking soda paste to sit for 12 hours or
more.
When you are done covering your oven
with paste, let it work on the grease for at least 12 hours. As you wait, you
can start working on the oven racks. Please place them in hot water for at
least two hours. If your sink isn’t big enough, try a bathtub. After two hours,
scrub with soap and rinse.
- Wipe down the oven interior surface
After 12 hours, use a damp dishcloth
to wipe down the interiors. If possible, clear all the residue and paste. You
can use a spatula to scrape the stubborn residue and to work on the
hard-to-reach areas -do it gently.
- Spray vinegar inside the oven
Pour a reasonable amount of white
vinegar into a spray bottle inside your oven. Vinegar is a perfect cleaning
agent since it reacts with the remaining baking soda paste, starts to foam, and
loosens completely.
- Wipe it clean
Use a clean damp rag to wipe out any
remaining residue. At this stage, you can return the clean racks and allow
everything to dry. If need be, turn it on for some minutes to dry faster.
- Work on your oven window
When everything inside your oven is
clean and dry, it’s time to handle your oven glass. Make a cleaning paste using
water and baking soda in equal measures. Apply the paste on the window and
allow it to settle for approximately 30 minutes. Finally, wipe the residue off
using a paper towel or damp rag. You will have a clear view of your sparkling
clean oven interiors.
- Clean your oven nobs and doors
Prepare a cleaning solution using
water and vinegar in a ratio of 1:1. Spray the solution on a towel and wipe
down your oven exteriors until streaks and spots are cleared. Don’t spray the
mixture onto the knobs directly; you may damage the control panel.
- Spread nonstick sheets
After all the hard work, chances are
you wouldn’t want to repeat the procedure any time soon. For this reason, add
nonstick oven liners to keep it clean.
Conclusion
Depending on how much you use your
oven, ensure that you clean it whenever necessary. If you use it often, give it
a deep clean after every three months. However, if you still feel that it’s too
much work, hire a professional to do it on your behalf. In the long run, all
that matters is a sparkling clean oven.
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