Anyone who uses an oven regularly knows it:  black spots on the baking tray, burnt crust on the walls, grease stains on the oven door, and more. You may think it’s a lot of work to clean them. However, with the right tips, cleaning your oven can be easy. With our step-by-step plan and practical tips, you will be completely clean in no time!

Oven Cleaning Tips

1) Use An Oven Mat

It’s as simple as bonjour, but many people do not use oven mats. They can withstand high temperatures and can easily be placed in the dishwasher after use. That way, you won’t have to scrub the bottom of your oven as much.

2) Get Into Action

You don’t have to wait for hours to clean your oven. You can use this handy technique to clean the oven quickly and save you a lot of work. Place a dish of water and lemon in the oven and heat it on high for 20 minutes. The evaporation will loosen many of the stains and make subsequent scrubbing easier.

3) Don’t Forget the Sliding Grill

It’s easy to forget about your oven’s sliding grill, but it’s easy to clean. These are also dishwasher safe. If they are too large, you can soak them in a plastic container with warm water and dishwashing detergent.

Oven Cleaning Instructions

You can start with unique products and remedies for the home, garden, and kitchen but never use bleach or ammonia!

1) Remove All Crumbs

It is a good idea to remove all bread crumbs by hand or with a handheld vacuum before you start working. Don’t forget the edges of the oven door; they usually have a lot of crumbs!

2) Scrub with Baking Soda

Mix equal parts, one tablespoon of water, and baking soda until a thick paste is formed. Spread this mixture over the food residue and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Then scrub it with a sponge and wipe it with a dry cloth.

3) Remove the Fat with Lemon Slices

Remove the grill and baking tray from the oven and preheat to 200°C. Place a heatproof bowl with a small amount of water, a few lemon slices, and extra lemon juice in the center of the oven and heat for 10 minutes. The evaporation of the lemon juice will help melt the fat at the edges of the oven.

4) Clean the Oven Racks

Fill a large container with hot water and detergent. Stir briefly until all the detergent is absorbed. Then place the oven rack in the container and let it soak for at least 6 hours. Then rinse the grill with water for a while.

5)  Clean the Oven Window

To clean the oven door window, you can also use a paste of water and baking soda as described above. First, use a spatula to scrape off the dirt. Spread the mixture on the window and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wipe it with a wet cloth and then dry the window. Then spray a small amount of vinegar and let it sit for another 15 minutes, then wipe it off with a damp cloth.

6) Make Sure You Press the Correct Button

Ovens with a pyrolytic cleaning function will automatically remove dirt and splashes. With this intelligent self-cleaning cycle, the oven heats up to 480 degrees Celsius. Grease and food residue will burn and turn to ash, easily removed once the oven cools down. Therefore, the oven can be easily cleaned at the touch of a button.

How do you clean your oven? Let us know in the comments below!