Cleaning your oven is a household chore that is often neglected, which can lead to a build-up of grease and grime. Our simple guide will outline five natural ways to clean your oven without using any toxic or harsh chemicals.
Before you get started, make sure you have the following supplies on hand:
The easiest way to clean your oven also happens to be one that uses no chemicals at all – in fact, combining the self-cleaning function with harsh oven cleaners is a big no-no! Many modern ovens have a self-clean feature, and it can be a big time saver.
The process works by heating the oven to approximately 880 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, depending on your oven. This high temperature causes all of the food and debris in the oven to be burnt to ash, which can then easily be wiped away with a moist towel.
Safety precautions to note when using the self-clean function:
Keep in mind that self cleaning temperature has the potential to cause actual issues with the oven. We don’t recommend using high-temp self clean before a dinner event. Self clean your oven AFTER the event. Other self cleaning options that have lower temperature have little risk of damaging any electrical components. If you are not sure of what to do, reach out and we’ll try to help!
Baking soda is a natural alkaline that is perfect for removing grease from an oven. You can also be confident that you are not using any unpleasant chemicals that can affect your food. In order to clean your oven with baking soda:
While baking soda is great to clean the inside of your oven, it can be too abrasive to use on the glass door of your oven. The best natural cleaner to use for this is a mixture of water and vinegar. Add a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar to a spray bottle, then spray it onto the inside and outside of the glass door. Wipe it off with a soft damp cloth, then wipe again with a dry cloth to ensure you leave no streaks.
Harsh cleaners are particularly damaging to oven racks and can cause discoloration, so a mild cleaner is ideal.
If you don’t want to use baking soda to clean your oven, you can try steam cleaning it with water and lemon. Here’s how to do it:
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