How to clean your oven with baking soda in 10 steps

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Do not use scouring pads which may damage your oven.

Step 8: Spray Vinegar Inside the Oven

 

Clean your oven using white vinegar. Source: spm

1. Mix  equal parts white vinegar  and water in a spray bottle;
2. Spray the interior of the oven.

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White vinegar has strong antibacterial cleaning properties. It will form a foam when in contact with the baking soda that remains on the walls and will help remove stubborn stains.

Step 9: Clean the inside of the oven glass

1. Prepare baking soda paste again;
2. Spread your paste over the entire surface of the window;
3. Leave to rest  for around thirty minutes  ;
4. Remove the paste with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Step 10: Clean the Oven Door and Control Knobs

1. Wipe a damp microfiber cloth over the outside of the oven door carefully;
2. Prepare a mixture of equal parts  water and white vinegar  ;
3. Spray a cloth with your mixture and clean the entire surface. Do not spray the buttons and panels directly! The product risks seeping into it and causing a short circuit;
4. Scrub until there are no more traces of dirt.

How to clean glass oven doors with baking soda?

Unlike oven racks,  the glass door  of the latter requires a gentler cleaning technique to avoid scratching it. So don’t use abrasive chemicals and instead opt for a less aggressive method.

1. Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, then spread it generously on the window. After 20 minutes of rest, wipe with a microfiber cloth and rinse with plenty of water. Finally,  dry the surface until it shines;
2. If you do not have this white powder available, spray soapy water or a product dedicated to cleaning the oven to degrease your glass door. Finally, use a window cleaner or a little diluted vinegar, as suggested above, or diluted lemon juice and wipe with a soft cloth;
3. To clean the oven door between the two panes of glass, here is what you need to do to clean it all:

• Open the oven door  and support it with your legs;
• Unscrew the top of the door to gain access to the space between the two panes of glass;
• Use a  vacuum cleaner with a small attachment  to suck up debris;
• Get rid of traces of grease with a sponge or cloth soaked in white vinegar and water.
• Screw the windows back on and put everything back in place by tightening the hinges.

How to keep your oven clean between cleanings?

Prevention is better than cure ! Maintain your oven daily before it becomes completely clogged. Cover your molds with a lid or aluminum foil before putting them in the oven to avoid grease splashes, and place a baking tray on the lower rack when you  put your dish in the oven  to catch anything that might spill. overflow.

If there have been spills inside the oven, act quickly by sprinkling table salt on them to absorb them, and wipe everything with a damp sponge or cloth (once the oven has cooled of course, to avoid burn you).