A Mrs Hinch cleaning group member has discovered that soda crystals are highly effective at removing stubborn oven door grease and burnt-on food, leaving the glass sparkling. Becca Dwyer tried multiple popular cleaning methods without success before turning to soda crystals.
Failed Attempts with Common Cleaners
Becca Dwyer, a member of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook group, attempted to clean her mother's oven door using Pink Stuff paste, Elbow Grease cream, dishwasher tablets, aerial pods, and a combination of baking soda and vinegar. None of these removed the thick, encrusted grease.
Dwyer explained: "Hi. This is the glass from my mother's oven door. I was cleaning her oven today as she can't bend down. I've tried Pink Stuff paste, Elbow Grease cream, dishwasher tablet, aerial pod, also baking soda and vinegar, but nothing shifted it."
Why Baking Soda and Vinegar Fail
Despite the widespread recommendation of baking soda and vinegar as a cleaning duo, the science behind the combination undermines its effectiveness. Dri-Pak specialists noted: "One thing that isn't really the best solution, despite lots of internet tips, is to use bicarbonate of soda and then add white vinegar. The effect will be reduced because the acid white vinegar is neutralising the alkalinity of the baking soda, and it's that which dissolves the grease."
Soda Crystals: The Effective Solution
According to Dwyer, the solution came from an unexpected yet straightforward change. She said: "Someone then suggested soda crystals to me, and it worked so much better than anything I've tried. It's now sparkling." Dri-Pak supports this with a strong recommendation: "Soda crystals are excellent for dissolving grease and working on stubborn, burnt-on food."
How to Use Soda Crystals
The crystals can be applied in solution or sprayed on in liquid form, then allowed to work for twenty minutes before being wiped clean. For more challenging patches, dry soda crystals offer a gentle abrasive action to remove any lingering residue.
