8 Effective Tips to Degrease Very Dirty Ovens and Make Them Like New Again

Cleaning your oven might feel daunting, but with the right techniques and a bit of patience, you can achieve impressive results. Here are 8 practical tips to degrease your encrusted oven without resorting to expensive products or harsh chemicals.

1. Vinegar and Baking Soda

• Ingredients: Baking soda, white vinegar
• Method:
  1. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a little water to form a paste.
  2. Spread the paste on the interior walls of the oven.
  3. Spray white vinegar over the paste—watch for the foaming reaction that helps dissolve grease.
  4. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

2. Lemon and Salt

• Ingredients: Lemon, salt
• Method:
  1. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle salt on the exposed pulp.
  2. Rub the lemon on the oven walls, focusing on the dirtiest areas.
  3. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then rinse with hot water.

3. Steam of Water and Vinegar

• Ingredients: Hot water, white vinegar
• Method:
  1. In a baking tray, mix hot water with 1 cup of white vinegar.
  2. Turn on the oven to 150°C (300°F) for 30 minutes to create steam.
  3. After cooling, scrub surfaces with a sponge.

4. Paste of Bicarbonate and Hydrogen Peroxide

• Ingredients: Baking soda, hydrogen peroxide
• Method:
  1. Mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide to create a thick paste.
  2. Apply the paste to stubborn encrustations and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Remove with a damp sponge and rinse thoroughly.
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