How to Make the Homemade Oven Cleaner:
1. Prepare the Mixture
In a small bowl or container, combine equal parts of baking soda and water until you achieve a paste-like consistency. For an added cleaning boost, you can include a few drops of dish soap. If you prefer a fragrant touch, add a few drops of your favorite essential oils.
2. Apply the Cleaner
Using a spatula or a brush, spread the homemade cleaner evenly across the interior surfaces of your oven, concentrating on areas with heavy grease and grime buildup. Be generous with your application to ensure all surfaces are well-coated with the cleaning paste.
3. Let It Sit
Allow the cleaner to sit for at least 30 minutes, or for best results, leave it overnight for stubborn stains. The baking soda will work to break down the grease and grime, making it easier to wipe away.
4. Activate the Cleaning Power
After the waiting period, it’s time to activate the cleaning properties of your homemade solution. Pour white vinegar into a spray bottle and generously spray the interior surfaces of the oven, directly onto the baking soda paste. The vinegar will react with the baking soda, creating a foaming action that helps lift dirt and stains away.
5. Scrub (or Not)
Depending on how dirty your oven is, you might need to gently scrub the surfaces with a sponge, brush, or scrubbing pad to help dislodge any remaining residue. However, in many cases, the foaming action will do the heavy lifting, minimizing the need for intensive scrubbing.
6. Wipe Clean
Using a damp cloth or sponge, wipe away the baking soda paste along with the dissolved grease and grime. You may need to rinse and wring out the cloth or sponge multiple times to achieve a thorough clean.
7. Inspect and Repeat (if necessary)
After cleaning, inspect the oven surfaces to ensure all dirt and residue have been removed. If any stubborn stains remain, you can repeat the cleaning process as needed until you achieve the desired results.
Conclusion
With this powerful homemade oven cleaner, scrubbing away baked-on grease and grime will become a thing of the past. Bid farewell to tedious cleaning sessions and welcome a sparkling oven that looks and feels brand new. Whether you’re addressing a long-neglected oven or performing routine maintenance, this simple yet effective cleaning mixture will transform the way you clean your oven, giving you more time to enjoy the things you love.
