No need to scrub, just put the oven rack in a bag and it will be as good as new.

That sounds like the classic “oven rack in a trash bag” deep-clean hack — and yes, it works surprisingly well.

Here’s what that tip usually means:

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🧼 The No-Scrub Oven Rack Method

What You Do:

1. Place your dirty oven rack inside a large heavy-duty garbage bag (or two layered bags).
2. Add:
   • Ammonia (about ½–1 cup)
     or
   • A mix of very hot water + dishwasher tablet
3. Seal the bag tightly.
4. Leave it overnight (8–12 hours).
5. The next day, open it outdoors, remove the rack, and rinse/wipe clean.

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Why It Works

With ammonia:

• The fumes break down baked-on grease.
• You don’t even need to submerge the rack — the vapor does the work.

With dishwasher tablet:

• Enzymes and degreasers soften stuck-on residue.

Most of the grime wipes right off — no heavy scrubbing.

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⚠️ Important Safety Notes (Especially with Ammonia)

• Do this outside or in a very well-ventilated area
• Never mix ammonia with bleach (toxic gas risk)
• Wear gloves
• Keep away from pets/kids

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Bonus: Even Easier Alternative

If your rack fits:

• Soak it in a bathtub with hot water + dishwasher tablet
• Let sit overnight
• Wipe clean

(Just lay an old towel underneath to protect the tub.)

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If you’d like, I can also give you a non-chemical natural method (baking soda + vinegar) — it takes longer but works too.