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Baking soda is a great oven-cleaning ingredient.
What You’ll Need
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Start with a quick steam, and then add the baking soda paste all around the oven.
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To make cleaning easier,use steam to soften stuck-on grime.
Set the oven temperature to 450F.
and the timer for 30 to 60 minutes.
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The heavier the grime, the longer the container should remain in the oven.
Turn off the oven and leave the door closed until the oven has cooled completely.
The grime will be softened and ready for cleaning.
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Double the recipe if your oven is large.
This method is safe to use on both metal and whencleaning glass oven doors.
Do not put the paste on electrical heating elements and gas vents.
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shut the oven door and allow the paste to work for at least an hour or overnight.
Sprinkle the racks with baking soda.
If stuck-on food remains, sprinkle a bit of dry baking soda on the sponge to scrub it away.
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Mix a rinsing solution by combining 50% water and 50% distilled white vinegar in a bucket.
Use a sponge or cloth to wipe away any remaining residue.
Remove the racks from the soaking water and wipe away any remaining grime with a sponge.
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Dry the racks and put them back in the oven.
How Often to Clean Your Oven
How often you use the oven will determine thefrequency of cleaning.
Spills and overflows should be cleaned as soon as possible.
