🧽✨ How To Remove Years of Grease and Grime From Your Oven (Without Hours of Scrubbing)

🥣 Method 1: Baking Soda and Vinegar Deep-Clean
One of the most effective and affordable ways to clean an oven is with a combination of baking soda and vinegar. These common household ingredients work together to loosen grease, dissolve grime, and eliminate unpleasant odors.

What You’ll Need
1 cup baking soda
3–4 tablespoons water
White vinegar in a spray bottle
Rubber gloves
Soft scrub brush or sponge
Microfiber cloths
Plastic scraper (optional)
Step 1: Remove Oven Racks
Begin by taking all racks, trays, thermometers, and removable accessories out of the oven. This gives you full access to every interior surface and allows you to clean the racks separately.

Step 2: Create a Cleaning Paste
Mix baking soda with enough water to create a thick, spreadable paste. The consistency should resemble peanut butter—not too runny and not too dry.

Step 3: Apply the Paste
Spread the paste generously over the interior walls, floor, ceiling, and oven door. Focus especially on areas with visible grease deposits and burnt-on food.

Important: Avoid covering heating elements or gas vents.

Step 4: Let It Sit
Allow the paste to remain on the surfaces for at least 8–12 hours, or overnight for heavily soiled ovens.

During this time, the baking soda works to break down grease and soften stubborn residue.

Step 5: Scrub Away Buildup
Using a soft brush or sponge, gently scrub the loosened grime. For thick carbonized deposits, use a plastic scraper to lift debris without scratching surfaces.

Step 6: Spray With Vinegar
Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and lightly spray any remaining baking soda residue. The fizzing reaction helps lift dirt and makes cleanup easier.

Step 7: Wipe Clean
Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away all residue. Repeat as necessary until the oven interior is completely clean and streak-free.

🧼 Method 2: Deep-Clean Oven Racks
Oven racks often collect just as much grease as the oven itself.