OVEN CLEANING — STEP BY STEP
What You’ll Need
– 2 tablespoons baking soda
– 1 tablespoon dish soap
– 1–2 tablespoons warm water
– Small bowl
– Soft sponge or non-scratch scrubber
– Microfiber cloth
– Cleaning gloves
– Paper towels or an old towel
Step 1 — Cool and Empty the Oven
Make sure the oven is completely switched off and cool. Remove the racks and set them aside for separate cleaning.
Step 2 — Remove Loose Debris
Wipe or brush away loose crumbs, burnt food, and surface grease from the oven floor and walls.
Step 3 — Make the Cleaning Paste
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Gradually add 1–2 tablespoons of warm water, mixing until you get a smooth, spreadable paste.
Step 4 — Apply the Paste
Spread a thin layer of the paste over greasy and baked-on areas. Focus on the oven floor, walls, corners, and areas with heavy buildup.
Avoid applying the mixture directly to heating elements, electrical components, or controls.
Step 5 — Clean the Racks
Apply some of the paste to the dirty oven racks and gently scrub them using a suitable sponge or non-abrasive scrubber.
Step 6 — Let It Sit
Leave the paste on the greasy surfaces for approximately 20–30 minutes. This gives it time to loosen the buildup.
Step 7 — Scrub Gently
Use a soft sponge or non-scratch scrubber to loosen the softened grease and residue. For stubborn areas, apply another thin layer rather than scraping aggressively.
Step 8 — Wipe Everything Down
Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the loosened grime and baking-soda residue. Rinse the cloth frequently as you clean.
Step 9 — Rinse the Racks
Thoroughly rinse the oven racks with clean water and dry them completely before putting them back inside.
Step 10 — Final Wipe
Give the entire oven interior one final wipe with a clean, damp microfiber cloth. Follow with a dry cloth to remove remaining moisture.
Step 11 — Reassemble
Once the oven and racks are completely clean and dry, place the racks back inside.
⚠️ Important Safety Tips
– Always clean the oven when it is completely cool and switched off.
– Keep moisture and cleaning products away from heating elements, electrical parts, and controls.
– Avoid abrasive scrubbers that may scratch the oven’s finish.
– Check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions before using homemade solutions.
– Never mix this method with bleach, ammonia, or commercial oven cleaners.
✨ Final Result
You should end up with a cleaner oven interior and fresher-looking racks, with baked-on grease, crumbs, and food residue loosened and removed.