The Simplest Ways to Clean the Oven

Cleaning the oven can be an ordeal if the dirt has hardened and if the burnt grease stains cover almost the entire surface.

It is best to clean it regularly so that the deposits are not in several layers. It is advisable to wipe it after each use, as soon as it has cooled, but we all know that we do not manage to do this every time.

If you still can't do this all the time, here are some tips to help you soften the fat and leftover food in the oven:

Natural, homemade cleaning solutions

If you don't want to use the classic commercial solutions that contain pungent chemicals and can cause side effects if inhaled repeatedly, you can make a detergent out of the products you usually have around the house.

Water and vinegar - is the classic combination most used by housewives who do not want to invest much in cleaning products. However, this solution only helps with light stains because it is not strong enough to remove old dirt.

If the stains are fresh, they can be wiped with a cloth soaked in a solution of water and vinegar. If the stains are dry, you can use a lightly abrasive sponge, but it is not advisable to insist on rubbing. In the end, you can wipe the oven with a napkin or a dry towel.

Steam - this method only works for ventilated ovens. Put a sturdy pot full of water in the oven and squeeze the juice from a lemon into it.

Set the temperature to 170 ° C and let the fan spread the steam for at least half an hour. Then turn off the oven and when it cools, wipe it with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water with a little dishwashing detergent.

Baking soda, water, and dishwashing detergent - this is the ideal solution for persistent and burnt dirt. Mix half a glass of water, a quarter of a glass of baking soda, and one or two teaspoons of dishwashing detergent.

The obtained substance is sprayed on the dirt and left to act for a few minutes. Finally, remove with a damp sponge.

Baking soda, dishwashing detergent, and vinegar - this is the method used for the most difficult stains that did not come out with the methods used previously.

Baking soda and vinegar will form an extremely strong combination and will dissolve the dirt together. Mix half a glass of detergent, half a glass of vinegar, and five to ten tablespoons of baking soda.

Set the temperature to 50 ° C and turn off the oven after it heats up. Apply the obtained paste inside the oven and leave it overnight. The next day, clean it with warm water and leave it open until it dries.

Baking soda, salt, and hot water - this option is used if you do not want to put vinegar because of the strong smell. In this case, the salt will replace the vinegar.

Mix a glass of water, one of baking soda, to which you add two teaspoons of salt. Put the mixture obtained on each stained place and leave it to act for at least 5 minutes, but not more than 12 hours.

Then clean the oven with a sponge or brush, then rinse with clean water and wipe with a cloth or paper towel.

Self-cleaning function - smart ovens have this function based on two technologies: catalytic and pyrolytic. Both methods involve burning dirt at extremely high temperatures.

For example, pyrolytic furnaces are heated to 500 ° C. Food particles burn and turn to ash.

After that, just wipe off any leftovers with a damp cloth. Before activating the function, the oven must be completely emptied so that the trays could be destroyed.

How do I clean the oven without damaging it?

Stains should be soaked before cleaning because in the case of dry ones you should insist and the oven could be destroyed.

When dirt is soft, it will be easier to remove and cleaning will not affect the components of your appliance in any way. Extremely old stains are usually left overnight with a cleaning solution on them to dissolve almost completely.

You should also beware of commercial chemical solutions as they may contain extremely strong substances that damage the metal structures of the furnace. Use homemade products for your safety and the safety of your home appliances.

How do I clean the oven grills?

The best way to remove dirt from metal grills is to soak them in hot water with dishwashing detergent. They should be left in the water for about two hours, then washed with a sturdy brush.

You can do this in the bathtub because you can wash it afterward. A spacious place is needed for the metal shelves to be completely covered with water during the cleaning process.

If they are made of metal, they can be left in the oven during steam cleaning because they are extremely durable since they are essential components of the appliance.

Porcelain grills can be left inside the oven even while the self-cleaning function is running because they are much stronger.

Now that you know all these secrets, it's time to join the heroine housewives who clean their kitchen with safe and cheap methods.

It is up to you to choose which method you will use, but don't forget to take into account the type of dirt in your oven to get the desired results and be careful to use rubber gloves regardless of the substances used.