Cleaning your oven can be tough. Many cleaners have harsh chemicals. This blog shows you how to deep clean your oven safely. Read on for simple steps.
Gather Your Supplies
To get started, gather baking soda, white vinegar, cleaning cloths or sponges, and optional essential oils for a pleasant scent. Once you have your supplies ready, it’s time to start on the next steps for thoroughly cleaning your oven without harsh chemicals.
Baking soda
Baking soda is a key player in green oven cleaning. This common household item is safe and effective for removing tough stains and grease. You make a paste with water, which acts as a natural oven cleaner.
Baking soda doesn’t have harsh chemicals, making it great for eco-friendly oven cleaning.
Baking soda changes hard stains into soft, easy-to-clean spots.
Next, you’ll learn how to apply this baking soda paste to your oven.
White vinegar
After doing a clean sweep with the baking soda paste, the role of white vinegar comes next for the final touch. This organic cleaner is ideal for eliminating any residual baking soda.
Sprinkle some white vinegar over the oven’s inside area and observe its interaction with the baking soda. This chemical process aids in the removal of additional dirt. White vinegar cleans and acts as a deodorizer, leaving your oven with a fresh scent devoid of harsh chemicals.
Employ a clean cloth or sponge to clean every surface until they’re sparkly and free from any leftovers.
White vinegar holds a significant position in eco-friendly oven cleaning due to its safety and efficacy. It easily eliminates grease and stubborn stains. It’s a common choice for those who wish to maintain a toxin-free household.
You also have the option of adding a few drops of essential oils to the vinegar for a refreshing aroma during the cleaning process. Blending these organic ingredients results in an effective cleaner that ensures a healthy, chemical-free kitchen atmosphere.
Cleaning cloths or sponges
Now that you have white vinegar ready for the final touches, it’s time to pick out cleaning cloths or sponges. These tools are key for scrubbing your oven. Choose soft cloths or non-abrasive sponges so you don’t scratch the surface.
For a green oven cleaning, consider reusable cloths that can be washed and used again.
Use these cloths or sponges to apply the baking soda paste and later to wipe it off. They also come in handy when removing any leftover residue with vinegar. Make sure you have several on hand, as you might need to swap them out if they get too dirty during the cleaning process.
Optional: Essential oils for scent
Add a few drops of essential oils to elevate the freshness without depending on harsh chemicals.
Prepare Your Oven
Prepare Your Oven
Prepare your oven by removing the racks and wiping away loose debris, then apply the baking soda paste; to find out how, read the full blog post.
Remove oven racks
Take out the oven racks from your oven.
This step helps you to clean inside and outside of the racks thoroughly.
Wipe away loose debris
Wipe the inside of your oven with a damp cloth to remove loose debris, like food crumbs and bits of burnt residue. Don’t forget to focus on corners and crevices where dirt can hide.
Once you’ve wiped away the loose debris, you’re ready to make a baking soda paste to tackle those tough stains!
Make a Baking Soda Paste
Create a paste using 1/2 cup of baking soda and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until it forms a spreadable consistency. Optionally, add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance if desired.
This paste is effective for removing tough grease and stains without using harsh chemicals. It’s gentle on the environment and safe to use in your home.
Apply the Baking Soda Paste
To apply the baking soda paste, spread it evenly over the interior surfaces of your oven, focusing on tough stains and grease. Ensure that you cover all areas needing cleaning with a thick layer of the paste.
Focus on tough stains and grease
To handle difficult oven stains and grease without harsh chemicals, concentrate on using a baking soda paste. Blend baking soda with water to form a thick paste that sticks to stubborn spots.
Apply the paste directly to the stains and allow it to sit overnight for improved outcomes.
For particularly challenging areas, sprinkle dry baking soda over the wet paste to enhance its efficiency in breaking down tough grime. This technique is highly potent since baking soda is an abrasive cleanser yet won’t cause surface scratches like steel wool or other abrasive tools.
After addressing these problematic areas, proceed with cleaning the remainder of your oven using the same mixture before moving on to the subsequent steps for overall maintenance and care.
Let the Paste Sit Overnight
After applying the baking soda paste, let it sit overnight in the oven. This gives the paste enough time to break down tough stains and grease without harsh chemicals. The baking soda works to loosen grime, making it easier to wipe away the next day.
While sitting overnight, the baking soda will work on tough spots and residue, especially if there are a lot of build-ups that need breaking down.
Clean the Oven Racks
To clean the oven racks, soak them in hot water and dish soap. Then, scrub them with a non-abrasive brush to remove any grime or residue.
Soak in hot water and dish soap
Soak the oven racks in hot water and dish soap to loosen grime. Use a non-abrasive brush to scrub off any remaining debris. This will help remove tough stains and grease from the racks.
Afterwards, dry the racks completely before reassembling them back into the oven.
Now let’s move on to “Remove the Baking Soda Paste”.
Scrub with a non-abrasive brush
After soaking the oven racks in hot water and dish soap, it’s time to scrub away any remaining grime with a gentle brush. This soft tool will help remove stubborn residue without scratching the surfaces of your oven racks.
The soft bristles of a gentle brush are effective for lifting off baked-on grease and food particles, ensuring that your oven racks come out clean and undamaged.
Scrub carefully but firmly, paying special attention to corners and edges where dirt tends to accumulate. By using a gentle brush, you’ll ensure that your oven racks are thoroughly cleaned without causing any harm or scratches.
Remove the Baking Soda Paste
Remove the baking soda paste using a damp cloth or sponge. Use gentle motions to wipe away the paste until the oven surfaces are clean.
Use a damp cloth or sponge
Wipe off the baking soda paste with a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure to gently scrub the oven surfaces to remove any remaining residue. This helps give your oven a final wipe down and leaves it looking clean and fresh, without any harsh chemicals or fumes involved.
Use Vinegar for Final Touches
Spray vinegar over the oven surfaces and wipe down thoroughly for a final cleaning touch. For more details on natural oven cleaning without harsh chemicals, continue reading our blog!
Spray vinegar to remove residue
Spray vinegar on the oven surfaces to eliminate any remaining baking soda residue. The vinegar reacts with the baking soda, producing a fizzing effect that aids in breaking down and lifting away the residue.
After applying vinegar, thoroughly wipe down the oven with a damp cloth or sponge to guarantee effective removal of all residue.
This step guarantees that your oven is left immaculate and devoid of any lingering cleaning products, providing you with assurance that your oven is clean and prepared for use. Utilizing these natural ingredients not only cleans effectively but also avoids leaving any harmful chemical residues, ensuring a safe home environment.
Wipe down thoroughly
After spraying vinegar to remove residue, wipe all surfaces of the oven thoroughly with a damp cloth or sponge. Ensure that no baking soda paste or vinegar residue remains. Pay extra attention to the corners and crevices to ensure a complete clean.
Using brief, firm strokes, wipe away any remaining cleaning solution until the oven is dry and free from any residue. This step ensures that your oven is completely free from any leftover cleaning products, leaving it ready for use.
Clean the Oven Door
To clean the oven door, make a paste of baking soda and water. Apply the paste to the glass and let it sit for half an hour. Then, scrub with a non-abrasive sponge to remove any grime or residue.
Wipe away the paste with a damp cloth and finish by spraying white vinegar on the door and wiping it down thoroughly.
This method is effective in removing grease and stains without using harsh chemicals. It’s safe for your health and also environmentally friendly, keeping your kitchen chemical-free while ensuring a sparkling clean oven door.
Dry and Reassemble the Oven
Once the oven is clean, use a dry cloth to wipe off any moisture inside. Let it air dry for at least 15 minutes before putting the racks back in. Reassemble the oven by placing the racks back and securing them properly.
Ensure the oven door is completely dry before closing it to prevent any remaining moisture from causing mold or mildew growth.
After ensuring all parts are dry, reassemble the oven by carefully replacing all components that were removed during cleaning. Make sure everything fits securely and is in its proper place.
Then, close the oven door and run a quick heat cycle to ensure everything is functioning as it should.
Maintenance Tips for a Cleaner Oven
To keep your oven clean, wipe up spills and crumbs right after using it. Remove the racks and wash them with hot water and dish soap regularly. Scrub off any remaining stains or grease on the inside with a baking soda paste.
Consider placing a sheet of aluminum foil at the bottom of your oven to catch spills for easier cleanup. If you notice an odor while baking, sprinkle salt on fresh spills before they burn onto the oven floor; this will help prevent odors.
Conclusion
Ready to bake and roast without worrying about lingering chemicals in your oven? You can deep clean your oven with a few simple, natural supplies. Baking soda and vinegar are the stars of this cleaning show.
Your oven will be sparkling without any harsh chemical residue. So go ahead, give it a try!
