How to clean an oven? 8 proven tips

How to clean an oven?

The good thing about natural tips is that they don’t require extraordinary skills or advanced techniques to remove grease stains and restore the original shine and luster of the baked goods. In addition, they only use organic and accessible ingredients. So, imagine that you no longer have an excuse not to get your hands dirty and face this mess with good humor! Let’s discover them without further delay…

1. White vinegar

You probably think that cleaning your oven is pointless until you take a look at the dirt that accumulates inside it… And then you decide to dedicate a special and regular ritual to it without fail! That’s why we think of   white vinegar as an impeccable ally against stubborn grease stains   , thanks to its acetic acid content   ! In fact, this acidic solution is known for its antibacterial properties and also for its power to soften grease effortlessly.

To leave your oven spotless like the first day, follow these steps.

How to do it?

1. We start by removing the inner racks to free the oven;
2. Mix half a glass of white vinegar with 1 liter of water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle;
3. Spray the mixture on all dirty surfaces of the oven;
4. We highlight the grills, the plates, the side walls as well as the bottom of the oven that receives all the remains of burnt food;
5. The product is left to act overnight to melt the embedded dirt;
6. The next morning, vigorously scrub the entire softened surface with white vinegar, using a brush or dishwashing sponge;
7. Rinse the oven with a sponge soaked in clean water;
8. Wipe with a fairly dry cloth until the surface shines;
9. Before finishing, we also give a few generous sprays to the windows and the oven door, polishing them with newspaper and that’s it!

2. Baking soda

We never lose hope of bringing back the shine of a dirty oven as long as we are armed with baking soda. Yes, this abrasive white powder works wonders when it comes to removing grime. Moreover, this tip is known to be useful against grease stuck to oven plates.

How to do it?

1. Add a few drops of water to the equivalent of one cup of baking soda to form a paste;
2. Apply the paste to the baking tray and all greased areas;
3. Let it sit overnight;
4. Rinse with a damp sponge in the morning;
5. The plate is left to dry in the open air.

Bonus tip:  You can also use baking soda and white vinegar in the same recipe.

How to do it?

1. First, sprinkle a cup of baking soda over the greased areas that have previously been wet;
2. Let the powder sit for a few hours;
3. Then, we spray the white vinegar. This will produce a chemical reaction that will remove all the dirt.
4. We rub, rinse and dry and that’s it!

3. Cooking salt

When burned, fat deposits create an unbearable burnt smell that will permeate even your lovingly prepared dishes. That said, kitchen salt promises to alleviate this problem.

Therefore, kitchen salt is considered a practical degreaser thanks to its strong absorption and abrasion capacity. Use it as follows,

How to do it?

1. We start by moistening the dirty areas with a damp cloth;
2. Cover the entire baking tray with cooking salt;
3. The device heats up to 50°C;
4. We turn it off once the salt turns golden and wait for it to cool;
5. We sweep away the grease-soaked salt using a brush or a dry sponge;
6. Clean the inside of the oven with a cloth soaked in water and dishwashing liquid or Marseille soap before rinsing it with a damp cloth;
7. We dry and air as usual and that’s it!

4. Lemon juice

Who gets splashed with grease when you brown chicken with a generous pat of butter? It’s the side walls and windows that have lost their shine during cooking, and it’s the citric acid in lemon juice that comes to the rescue! Where it is used, there is no room for grease or bad smells. And to benefit from its purifying properties, it is best to use it in the following way.

Tip 1:

1. Collect the juice from 2 to 3 lemons and pour it into a spray bottle;
2. Add a cup of water to the bottle and shake the mixture well;
3. We drink at will;
4. We scrub the windows, side walls and grates with a used toothbrush or a dishwashing brush;
5. We rinse and clean with a sponge;
6. We admire the result and especially the smell!

Plus, this tip works great after preparing smelly dishes like fish, just follow these few steps.

Tip 2

1. Place a high-rimmed ovenproof dish or container filled with three parts lemon juice and one part water;
2. Let it heat up for 30 minutes at 180°C. The steam released will soften the dirt inside the oven;
3. Once cooled, wipe with a sponge to remove softened grease from dishes, side walls and oven racks;
4. The acidic mixture can be used to scrub the interior walls;
5. We polished the windows with newspaper.

5. The clay stone

This ingredient is considered   an excellent degreaser and brightener   that removes layers of grease. We take advantage of this active ingredient by using it in the following way.

How to do it?

1. We soak a damp sponge with a little clay stone;
2. We vigorously rub all the areas to be degreased;
3. Rinse with clean water;
4. We dry and air.

The good thing about this tip is that the clay stone appears as a hard paste ready for immediate use. Your turn!

6. Black soap

Before you go broke buying chemical degreasers that claim to be miraculous, don’t hesitate to turn to an ultra-practical natural ingredient against greasy deposits. Guess what? Obviously it’s black soap!

How to do it?

1. Attack the encrusted surfaces with a sponge soaked in a soapy solution prepared with a liter of warm water and a tablespoon of liquid black soap;
2. Scrub mercilessly that dirt that bothers you;
3. Rinse, dry and air out.

7. Marseille soap

What’s better than soapy water to gently degrease your oven? This is the promise of Marseille soap, this multi-purpose product that is a must-have in any kitchen cabinet!

How to do it?

1. Add a tablespoon of liquid Marseille soap to a bucket filled with one liter of warm water;
2. Dip a dish brush into the soap and water mixture;
3. Scrub dirty areas;
4. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth;
5. Leave the oven door open for maximum ventilation.

8. Baking powder or baking powder

This powder proves to be a good product to use for deep cleaning your oven. It is made from a mixture of cornstarch, baking soda and monocalcium phosphate and this is how it should be used in our case.

How to do it?

1. In a bowl, form a homogeneous paste with 10 teaspoons of baking powder and water;
2. Apply the paste to the interior side walls of the oven;
3. The material is left to act for half a day;
4. Rub gently with a damp sponge;
5. Rinse with clean water;
6. We clean the walls to remove moisture.

Why is oven cleaning important?

Meat juices, hints of sauce and fat, cheese rinds, drops of melted chocolate… All these elements delight your palate but displease your oven! The result: we end up with inevitable grease deposits, dirty walls and burnt smells. So you must thoroughly clean your oven in order to be able to eat healthily. Come on! We equip ourselves with good natural products and a little effort to get rid of this dirt. We tell you more…

Frequently Asked Questions

How to protect the inside of the oven with the baking paper trick?

An essential accessory in the kitchen,   baking paper   helps protect our oven from dirt and grease splashes…

How to do it?

1. It prevents food from sticking to the baking tray when cooking (think of these succulent roasted potatoes);
2. Prevents sauces from dripping onto the drip tray and therefore protects your oven from food residue that will burn tenfold during the course of cooking;
3. It saves you from having to wash the plate every time you quickly heat up a dish.

How to remove burnt grease from oven windows?

Good dishes do not go unnoticed because it is the oven windows that receive the grease splashes. We advise you to remedy this problem by opting for one of the above-mentioned tips, in particular those with white vinegar, lemon juice or even black soap and above all   following them   with a newspaper that will polish the glass removing all the carbonized residues.   Shine guaranteed!

How to naturally strip a dirty oven?

You already know that cleaning your oven is a household chore in itself that should not be relegated to the background! It relies on promising natural ingredients and, above all, on your ardor and discipline. So, whatever natural solution you have chosen, make sure you are diligent in this complete ritual that will undoubtedly guarantee the longevity and good functioning of your oven.