How To Clean An Oven The Right Way, According To Experts

by John Griffith Feb 1, 2023 @ 11:18

There are a lot of appliances in our home that we often forget also need cleaning. From the fridge to the dishwasher. However, one of the most despised and forgotten of chores has to be cleaning the oven. Maybe because it’s super easy to ignore. You just close the oven door. Out of sight, out of mind. However, the more you do this the worse it gets. Ovens are one appliance that can easily turn into a culinary crime scene. But months can go by before the true horror of the situation is truly realized, and you are left with a super hard cleaning job of layers of hard-baked grease and grime. So, if you want to avoid this and find cleaning the oven seems overwhelming, we are here to help. We will show you how to clean an oven easily.

There are a lot of appliances in our home that we often forget also need cleaning

One of the most despised and forgotten of chores has to be cleaning the oven

In this article

How To Clean an Oven
- What You’ll Need:
- Step-By-Step Guide:
How Often Should You Clean an Oven?
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How To Clean an Oven

You may not be sure how to begin cleaning your oven. We know it may seem overwhelming, but the reward of a squeaky clean oven and better tasting food really makes it worth all the effort. And while it may be tempting to leave an oven cleaner overnight, it’s not worth the risk of chemical fumes. That’s why we will show you how to clean an oven with some homemade methods that you can easily add to your monthly cleaning routine to avoid a greasy, burnt mess.

You may not be sure how to begin cleaning your oven

What You’ll Need:

Baking soda
Water
Cleaning gloves
White vinegar
Spray Bottle
Cleaning cloths
Old newspapers

We know it may seem overwhelming, but the reward of a squeaky clean oven is worth it

White vinegar is a powerful cleaning agent

Step-By-Step Guide:

First make sure your oven is turned off and cooled down. Then start by removing everything from the oven – racks, thermometers, pans, etc.
Lay out your old newspapers (or you can use old towels or paper towels) on the floor beneath your oven.
Now it’s time to make your cleaning solution. To make the cleaner just mix equal parts baking soda and water until you form a spreadable paste. Start with half a cup each and then double if you need more. Keep in mind that you will be coating the whole oven, so you will need enough to cover the whole interior surface.
Put on your cleaning gloves and apply the paste to the interior. Just make sure to stay clear of any heating elements. And cover the extra grease spots a little more. Once applied the paste will start to turn brownish from the grease and dirt.
Once you’ve applied everywhere leave the paste to sit from ten to twelve hours.
While the paste is doing it’s magic, it’s time to tackle the dirty oven racks. The best way to clean them is to soak them in some hot soapy water for around two hours. Then, if your oven is extra dirty, you should take a scrub brush and go ham. Get rid of all the grime.
Once the twelve hours are up, take a damp cloth and wipe away all the paste. You may need a scraper to deal with the more stubborn areas. Try to loosen the residue gently, so you don’t scratch the surface. Oh, and make sure to avoid scouring pads, they will scratch and damage the oven.
Now that the past has been removed, grab your white vinegar and the spray bottle. Transfer the vinegar to the bottle for easier application. Spritz it all over the interior of the oven. This will help any residual paste to foam up and loosen any leftover sticky bits. Wipe away any excess.
The interior is clean, but now it’s time to clean the oven glass door. In order to clean the glass, you will need some more baking soda paste. Spread the paste all over the window and let it sit for half an hour. Then wipe it off with a damp cloth.
Finally, it’s tome for the exterior. The doors and knobs. Make a cleaner from equal parts vinegar and white vinegar. Then spray it onto the cloth and clean the exterior. Don’t spray directly, as you don’t want liquid getting into the control panel. Buff the outside until all the spots and steaks disappear.

Make sure you have cleaning gloves on during the process

How Often Should You Clean an Oven?

As with pretty much anything it truly depends. It depends on what you cook and how often you cook. But in general, it’s recommended you clean your oven at the very least every three to six months. However, if more is needed to do so. It’s also a good idea to spot clean your oven throughout the month or give it a more serious clean at least once a month. The more up keeping you do, the easier the cleanup process will be.

It’s recommended you clean your oven at the very least every three to six months

It’s a good idea to spot clean your oven throughout the month

This was how to clean an oven the right away, according to cleaning experts. We hope you found this article useful! Now you can go and give your oven a good scrub and bring it back to its former glory.

This was how to clean an oven the right away, according to cleaning experts

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.