I'm here to show you a completely safe, natural and effective way to
clean your oven — no harsh chemicals and no high-heat auto-cleaning with smoke
detector funny business. It takes a little time and some elbow grease, but the
payoff is well worth it. Plus, you most likely have everything you need to take
on this project already in your cupboards.
When I first moved into my house, the oven was coated with a suspicious
black, sticky grime. It was as if someone had roasted a dozen whole chickens
without using a pan. My first move was to run the auto-cleaning setting (which
is probably a terrible idea, since our oven is over twenty years old). This
basically turns up the heat to a point where anything left inside is burnt to a
crisp, which you can then wipe out once it cools. It kind of works, but in some
cases actually makes everything worse, and in our case, set off the smoke
detectors — most likely a red flag.
What’s the alternative? You can buy extremely harsh chemicals that will eat through any remaining debris, but the fumes are strong enough to singe off your eyebrows. The accompanying dizziness probably isn’t worth it either.
Here's you you can clean your oven naturally with a little vinegar, baking soda, and good ol' elbow grease!
How To Clean The Oven
What You Need
Oven
Baking soda
Water
Rubber gloves
Damp dish cloth
Plastic or silicone spatula
Spray bottle
White vinegar
Instructions