Read on for the best DIY oven cleaner recipe to tackle tough spills or grime.

How Often to Clean an Oven

The frequency of cleaning an oven depends upon your cooking routine.

Spills and overflows should be cleaned as soon as possible.

Homemade oven cleaner recipes

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Protective gloves are also recommended to keep your hands safe.

Place an oven-safe bowl in the oven and heat until steam fills the oven.

Let the oven cool and then begin cleaning.

Materials needed to clean the oven

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You may need to adjust the amount of water slightly.

When selecting adishwashing liquid, choose one that states it includes a degreasing agent, like Dawn.

Make a Paste

Clean the Oven

Mixing a baking soda oven cleaning paste

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Emptying the oven before cleaning

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Spreading the oven cleaning paste

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Removing and cleaning the oven racks

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Cleaning the racks before reassembling the oven

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Mixing a baking soda cleaning paste

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Closeup of cleaning the oven with baking soda paste

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