As the festive season concludes, households across Britain are facing a common post-Christmas dilemma: a desperately dirty oven. Grease and oil residue from holiday roasts and baked goods can cause significant damage, particularly to the appliance's glass door and internal racks.
Tackling this chore at the start of the New Year is a sensible move, ensuring you begin the year with a spotless and pristine oven. Fortunately, cleaning specialists have endorsed a simple, natural, and highly effective solution that is gaining popularity.
The Power of a Natural Citrus Cleaner
Experts from Samyx Cleaning recommend using lemons, a common kitchen item, to cut through stubborn, baked-on grime. This method is not only budget-friendly but also leaves a pleasant, fresh citrus scent in your kitchen.
The specialists explain the science behind the hack: "Lemon juice is a great, all-natural cleaning product. It contains citric acid, which is extremely effective at cutting through dirt in five minutes. This is especially useful for particularly caked-in grime."
How to Use Lemons for Oven Cleaning
For optimal results, follow this straightforward technique. Begin by juicing several lemons and transferring the juice into a saucepan. Add water, adjusting the concentration based on how grimy your oven is. For challenging, caked-on grease, a one-to-one mixture of lemon juice and water is recommended.
Next, heat the solution until it boils, then remove it from the heat. Once it has cooled, pour it into a spray bottle. Generously spray the solution onto the oven glass and other affected areas, then let it sit for the crucial five-minute period to allow the citric acid to work its magic.
Finally, wipe the area clean with a soft microfibre cloth or recycled paper towel to avoid scratching the glass surface.
When to Use a More Concentrated Approach
For exceptionally tough grease, the experts advise a more direct approach. In these instances, do not dilute the lemon juice. Apply the pure juice directly onto the surfaces you wish to clean.
It is worth noting that, despite its bitter taste, lemon juice contains natural sugars which can leave a sticky residue. Therefore, a second wipe-down with water may be necessary. However, the concentrated dose of citric acid will have effectively loosened the most stubborn grime on your oven glass, making the final clean-up easy.
This natural method, highlighted by specialists on 09 January 2026, provides an efficient, eco-friendly, and aromatic alternative to harsh chemical cleaners, perfect for starting the New Year with a sparkling kitchen.
