Cleaning an oven can feel like a nightmare, but this trick really works—and it’s effortless compared to scrubbing for hours.
The key is steam + baking soda, which loosens the burnt-on grease so it wipes away easily.
✅ The “Effortless Oven Cleaning” Trick
You’ll need:
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Water
- A spray bottle
- A cloth or sponge
🔥 Step-by-step (easy method)
1) Make the baking soda paste
Mix in a bowl:
- ½ cup baking soda
- Add water slowly until it becomes a thick paste
2) Apply it
- Spread the paste all over the oven interior, focusing on greasy areas.
- Avoid heating elements.
- Let it sit overnight (or at least 8 hours).
3) Steam it
- Fill an oven-safe bowl with hot water
- Add ½ cup vinegar
- Put it in the oven and heat to 250°F (120°C) for 20 minutes
4) Wipe it clean
- Turn off the oven and let it cool a bit.
- The grease should wipe away easily with a damp cloth.
5) Final rinse
- Spray with vinegar and wipe once more.
Bonus Tips for Best Results
✅ Do this weekly or biweekly to avoid buildup
✅ For really tough spots, scrub gently with a non-scratch sponge
✅ Remove oven racks and clean separately (soak in hot soapy water)
Quick Alternative (if you don’t want to wait overnight)
- Use baking soda paste
- Let sit 2–3 hours
- Steam + wipe
It won’t be as effortless, but it still works well.
If you want, I can give you:
- a quick 30-minute oven-clean method
- a natural cleaning routine for the racks
- tips for self-cleaning ovens (so you don’t ruin the finish)
Just tell me what type of oven you have (standard, self-cleaning, convection, etc.).