Oven doors are often one of the most frustrating parts of the kitchen to clean, but a cleaning enthusiast has shared a 'magic' technique that removes stains from the glass without relentless scrubbing. Food debris, oil and grease can become baked onto the glass, creating stubborn marks, but Melissa George, founder of Polished Habitat, claims the most effective approach involves using a natural product available at supermarkets: a magic eraser.
A magic eraser is a sponge made from melamine foam that acts as a gentle abrasive, able to lift stains simply by wiping across the surface. This means harsh chemical cleaners are unnecessary. Melissa said: 'Is your oven glass dirty? Try this simple and affordable tip for cleaning your oven window without spray chemicals.'
Melissa revealed a specific technique for getting the most out of the magic eraser. She recommends using two erasers – one dry and one slightly damp – and alternating between them to tackle stubborn baked-on stains. She said: 'I found alternating between wet and dry magic erasers worked the best to get rid of all the grime. If your oven is in anything near the code red situation mine was, you're going to want two Magic Erasers for this job. Similar to a pencil eraser, they break down as you use them.'
To clean, simply work the sponges gently across the dirty surface, concentrating on one small section at a time. Scrubbing back and forth across a larger area is less effective because not enough pressure is applied. Melissa noted that even with years of gunk, including a brief fire hitting the door, she had to use heavy pressure in places but no chemicals other than the magic eraser. She added: 'And it only took 10 to 15 minutes of work.'
Within around 10 minutes, the oven door should be completely free of burn marks with very little effort needed, leaving the glass sparkling clean.
