Deep cleaning your oven might be a job that keeps getting put off - but there's no better time to do it than now. With the start of a new season, freshening up your oven is essential. With the festive season just around the corner, getting on top of your kitchen cleaning now could save you stress later down the line.
When it comes to cleaning your oven, there's all kinds of pricey chemical cleaners you can buy from the supermarket but homeowners have decided there's a much more simpler - and much more effective method. By using this one natural remedy, your oven will be looking like new in just 10 minutes.
A natural alternative to chemical cleaners
Oven cleaning can be time-consuming and many people do not want to use harsh chemical cleaners in an area they cook in. Both white vinegar and baking soda are often suggested as natural solutions to remove stains, but one person has claimed there is a much better item you'll want to get your hands on.
On Net Mums, one person was struggling to remove the grease from their oven but wanted a simple and eco-friendly cleaning method. They wrote: “Can anyone suggest a good oven cleaner? I would prefer a natural cleaner if possible. I can't stand the fumes of all these oven cleaners.”
How to use soda crystals
A person named Jo shared that soda crystals are the best item to get rid of grease and lingering stains that are tough to remove. Jo wrote: “I used a bag of soda crystals from Wilko (quite powdery, not too crystally) and a spray bottle of water.
“Spray [the] base of [the] oven and door, pour over crystals in a thin-ish later, [and] spray again to make a damp, but thick paste. Leave overnight and remove [the] brown gunge that you find.
“Hey ho, clean oven for me and happy three-year-old that got to ‘help’, and no nasty fumes! Cheap too.”
Soda crystals are highly alkaline which means they are highly effective at cutting through acidic grease, oils and any burned stains on your oven. The crystals are a chemical-free alternative to commercial oven cleaners but it works quickly to remove tough stains and it's easier to wipe away.
Simple steps for a shiny oven
All you have to do is pour a generous amount of powdered soda crystals around your oven and leave it for at least 10 to 30 minutes. You should apply a small amount of warm water until it forms a thick paste and spread the paste around the greasy or burned parts of your oven.
Once the time is up, use a damp scrubbing brush to wipe away the loosened grease and grime. After this, you should rinse the oven with clean warm water to remove any leftover residue. By following these simple cleaning steps, your oven will be perfectly clean in no time.
