Kitchen tips : How to clean an oven

Who doesn’t love baked and grilled dishes? If you are a big foodie just like me, you will love to do cooking delicious dishes a lot. Besides, you should have good knowledge of how to clean an oven otherwise it becomes an impossible task and as there is a lot of smell and grease in it. Here are the easy kitchen tips on 5 easy ways to clean an oven at home.

Though there are various ways to clean an oven either you can buy an oven cleaner from the supermarket and use it or you simply want to use homemade oven cleaner solutions made of mixing baking soda, vinegar, and warm water.

Baking soda works as an abrasive agent here if we leave this mixture on burnt food or sticky grease for some time, then after some time it loosens the burnt food or grease and with the help of a sponge we can easily remove the food particles.

How to clean an oven

If you are also thinking to clean an oven, then here are some easy tips using which, the shine your oven without emitting any bad smell.

Clean oven racks

• To clean oven racks first wait until the oven becomes cool and stays at room temperature.

• Then gently remove the racks from the oven and soak them in the mixture of warm water and dishwater detergent or baking soda, warm water and vinegar mixture for at least 2 to 3 hours. The process helps the sticky residue to come out easily with minimum scrubbing.

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Clean oven knobs

Clean oven glass

Now to clean oven glass take extra precautions because glass is more prone to scratches than other parts of the oven.

• If you want to clean oven glass door without removing then first make a homemade cleaning mixture. For this make a thick paste of mixing baking soda and water. Spread the paste carefully on the glass and let it rest for at least 30 to 45 minutes.

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Clean oven trays

• If you have sticky grease on the oven trays then spray with any grill spray available from any supermarket then gently wipe it away with a kitchen towel.
  

• Make a soapy solution by mixing hot water and soap, then fill it in the oily and greasy tray. Let it rest for an hour.
  

• If you have a non-stick tray then it is very easy to clean just use dishwashing liquid and clean with a soft sponge and cloth to wipe away any residue.

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How to clean oven naturally

To clean oven naturally, you have to use the self-cleaning function on your oven which you can easily find in most modern ovens.

• Before using self-cleaning functions read the instructions carefully because this function makes the oven reach 880F or 471 C which helps to burn the leftover food inside the oven and turns them into ash, which is then easily removed by any damp cloth.

• Though it is one of the easiest ways to clean the oven some of you don’t like this method because this method usually generates excessive heat and some burning odour that will completely fill in your kitchen.

• Last thing you have to remember while performing a self-clean oven is never to use any commercial oven cleaner because it may damage the enamel coating of your oven.

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How often should you clean an oven

• To clean an oven totally depends upon how much you use it. If you use the oven more frequently then you have to deep clean the oven every 3 months to avoid the buildup of any residue.

• If you use it less regularly, then must deep clean the oven every six months.

• Also remember If any significant residue fall in the oven accidentally, then don’t forget to wipe it out when your oven is cooled otherwise it will take time to wipe them out.

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Kitchen tips : How to clean an oven

If you don't know how to clean an oven effectively, here are the easy kitchen tips on 5 easy ways to clean the oven at home.

Active Time30 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Kitchen Tips

Keyword: clean an oven, easy way to clean oven, homemade oven clean, how to clean an oven

Author: Koushik

Cost: 200

Equipment

• Oven toaster grill [OTG]

Materials

• Detergent
• Dishwasher liquid
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Warm water
• Stiff brush
• Soft sponge
• Soft microfiber cloth
• Grill spray

Instructions

• How to clean an oven
• Before cleaning oven racks first wait until the oven becomes cool and stays at least room temperature.
• Then gently remove the racks from the oven and soak them in the mixture of warm water and dishwater detergent or baking soda, warm water and vinegar mixture for some time.
• After that, just scrub the racks with a stiff brush, rinse, and dry them before returning them to the oven.
• Now to clean oven knobs just use a soft damp microfiber cloth to wipe out any residue on the knobs.
• If required you can also use a little number of disposable wipes to clean oven knobs.
• Now to clean the oven door glass make a homemade cleaning mixture of baking soda and water.
• Then Spread the paste carefully on the glass and let it rest for at least 30 to 45 minutes.
• After that, gently wipe up the paste with a soft microfiber cloth, rinse thoroughly with water and leave it dry.
• Now to clean oven trays If you have sticky grease on a tray then spray with any grill spray available from any supermarket then gently wipe away with a kitchen towel.
• Otherwise make a soapy solution by mixing hot water and soap, then fill it in the oily and greasy tray. Let it rest for an hour.
• After that clean with a soft sponge and cloth to wipe away any residue.
• If your oven has natural cleaning functions then set the temperature to 880F or 471 C which helps to burn the leftover food inside the oven and turns them into ash, which is then easily removed by any damp cloth.
• Remember this method usually generates excessive heat and some burning odour that will completely fill in your kitchen.
• Remember while performing the self-clean oven method never use any commercial oven cleaner because it may damage the enamel coating of your oven.

Notes

Oven Cleaning Note

• Before preparing to clean the oven, use a toothbrush to clean the dirt.This will help cleaning oven faster.
• If you have sticky dried grease, then just mix 1 cup apple cider vinegar with 1 tbsp sugar. Then apply on dried grease and let it stay for 30 minutes. It will then easily come out.