It is important to keep your oven clean in order to maintain its efficiency, prevent unpleasant smells, and ensure that your food tastes great. Grease, food particles and grime build up over time. It is therefore necessary to clean your oven thoroughly regularly. This guide will show you how to clean your oven effectively and efficiently.
Step 1: Gather your cleaning supplies
Gather the supplies before you begin. You will need dish soap, baking soda, vinegar, rubber gloves and microfiber cloth. When using commercial oven cleaners, make sure to ventilate the area.
Step 2: Remove Oven Racks & Trays
Remove all removable parts including trays and racks, and soak in warm soapy water. Add a cup or two of baking soda or white vinegar to the water and soak for one hour. This will help remove stubborn grease. Scrub racks thoroughly with a brush or sponge, then rinse them and let them air dry.
Step 3: Apply Baking Soda paste
Mix half a cup baking soda and a few teaspoons of water into a paste that can be spread. This paste should be applied evenly on the inside of the oven. Avoid the heating elements. Allow the paste to sit overnight so that it can break down any grease or grime.
Step 4: Wipe down the interior
Use a wet cloth to remove the loosening grime after letting the paste of baking soda sit. Spray white vinegar on the surface if residue is still present. The vinegar will react with baking soda to lift the stubborn spots. Use a damp, clean cloth to wipe the surface thoroughly.
Step 5: Clean your oven door
Mix equal parts of vinegar and water into a spray bottle for the oven door. Spray the vinegar solution onto the glass, and then wipe it with a microfiber towel. Make a paste with baking soda and water and spread it over the glass. Let it sit on the surface for 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse.
Step 6: Clean Exterior
Use a dampened cloth with mild dish soap to wipe down the exterior of the oven, including knobs, handles and other parts. Use a special stainless steel cleaner or vinegar and water to remove fingerprints.
Step 7: Reassemble
Reinstall the racks and trays in the oven once all parts have been cleaned and dried. Place a baking tray under any food that drips and clean spills as soon as possible after cooking. Cleaning your oven regularly every few months can prevent excessive buildup.
