How to Remove Years of Grease & Grime From Your Oven 🔥🧽
A deep-cleaning method to tackle baked-on grease, burnt spills, and stubborn grime—without harsh chemicals! Works for both gas and electric ovens.
What You’ll Need
✔ Baking soda (1 cup)
✔ White vinegar (½ cup)
✔ Dish soap (2 tbsp)
✔ Water (1 cup)
✔ Spray bottle
✔ Scrub sponge (or old toothbrush)
✔ Plastic scraper (or spatula)
✔ Microfiber cloths
Step-by-Step Deep Clean
1. Remove Racks & Soak
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Take out oven racks and soak in hot water + ¼ cup dish soap for 1+ hour. Scrub with a sponge.
2. Make a Baking Soda Paste
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Mix 1 cup baking soda + 2 tbsp dish soap + water until it forms a spreadable paste.
3. Coat the Oven Interior
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Spread the paste thickly on walls, door, and floor (avoid heating elements).
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Let sit overnight (or at least 3 hours).
4. Loosen Grime
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Spray vinegar over the baking soda—it’ll bubble and break down grease.
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Wipe with a damp cloth, using a plastic scraper for tough spots.
5. Final Rinse
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Dampen a cloth with water + 1 tbsp vinegar and wipe away residue.
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Dry with a microfiber cloth.
6. Clean the Door Glass
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For cloudy stains, mix baking soda + water, scrub, then wipe with vinegar.
🔥 Pro Tips
✔ For extra-greasy ovens: Add 1 tbsp ammonia to the paste (ventilate well!).
✔ Prevent future buildup: Place a baking sheet under dishes to catch spills.
✔ Maintenance: Wipe spills ASAP with vinegar spray.
Why This Works
✅ Baking soda dissolves grease.
✅ Vinegar disinfects and deodorizes.
✅ Non-toxic and cheap vs. commercial cleaners.
Warning: Your oven will look brand new! 😍
Stubborn stains? Repeat the process or use a steam cleaner for stuck-on grime.
