A dirty oven can make cooking unpleasant, create smoke, and even affect the taste of your food. The good news? You don’t need expensive cleaners or hours of scrubbing to restore that fresh, sparkling look. With the right technique, you can clean your oven in just minutes—using simple household ingredients.
Here’s how to make your oven look brand new with almost no effort.
1. The Fastest Natural Oven-Cleaning Method (Baking Soda + Vinegar)
This method works because baking soda breaks down grease, while vinegar activates it to lift away grime.
You’ll Need:
½ cup baking soda
Warm water
White vinegar
Spray bottle
Damp cloth or sponge
Steps:
Make a paste
Mix baking soda with a little warm water until it forms a thick spreadable paste.
Apply to the oven interior
Spread the paste over greasy areas—especially the bottom and sides. Avoid heating elements.
Spritz with vinegar
Pour vinegar into a spray bottle and lightly mist over the baking soda. It will foam—this loosens grime.
Wait 10–15 minutes
The fizzing action lifts stuck-on grease quickly.
Wipe clean
Use a damp cloth to remove the paste. Stubborn spots wipe away easily.
Your oven will look instantly refreshed—no scrubbing required.
2. Clean the Oven Door Glass in Under 2 Minutes
You’ll Need:
Baking soda
A few drops of water
Sponge
Steps:
Sprinkle baking soda directly on the glass.
Add a few drops of water to create a thin paste.
Let sit 60 seconds.
Wipe with a damp sponge.
The glass becomes shiny, streak-free, and crystal clear.
3. Quick Tip for Oven Racks (No Scrubbing!)
Easiest method: bathtub soak
Remove oven racks.
Place them in the bathtub on an old towel (to protect the tub).
Fill with hot water and add:
½ cup dish soap or
½ cup laundry detergent
Soak 20 minutes.
Wipe clean—they’ll shine like new.
4. For a Super Greasy Oven: Salt + Baking Soda Hack
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