We share top oven-cleaning tricksand expert tipsto make the job easier.
There are plenty of commercialoven cleanersout there to choose from, as well as DIY methods.
Parry suggests the following for cleaning with this method.
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This method is especially great for cleaning up quick spills.
In that case, quickly kick off the oven and sprinkle some salt on the leak.
After the oven has cooled, you’ll have an easier time removing that stain," explains Ripley.
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Try either of these pro methods for getting rid of grime and steam-cleaning your oven.
Here are the necessary steps.
Similarly to the steps taken for steaming with vinegar, here’s what you’ll need to do.
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The lemon’s acid will mix with the baking soda to naturally clean stuck-on grease and dirt.
“All those hard-to-reach areas and corners in your oven are difficult to clean,” Bedwyr says.
Parry finds that the best approach is to soak racks in the bathtub.
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Try this:
Don’t forget toclean the bathtubwhen you’re finished!
(You should also vacuum after running the self-cleaning cycle.)
If anupright vacuumfeels too cumbersome, or you have a narrow kitchen, ahandheld vacuum.
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Let the soapy mixture sit for about five minutes, then wipe down clean with a damp cloth.
After spraying the inside of the oven, let the mixture sit for a few hours.
Then, wipe clean with a cloth or scrub tough spots with a brush.
Instead, try these steps to get them clean.
No worries: Use a small brush.
Grab a small scrubbing brush or paintbrush to sweep away dirt, crumbs, and other debris.
This helps you clean corners the vacuum may not be able to reach.
Use a Magic Eraser for the Door
Cleaning with aMagic Eraserhas become ago-to hackfor many people.
It works for quickly cleaning the oven door, too.
Simply follow the product instructions and wipe your oven door clean.
This is so easy that even the kids can take over the task after dinner.
Drill the Dirt Away
For a truly innovative hack, use apower drillto clean your oven.
