Green DIY Oven Cleaner

Our oven was in need of some serious cleaning and it’s a little embarrassing to reveal just how dirty it had become. One day, I began preheating the oven and soon after smelled smoke. I checked the oven and realized that some of the char was in danger of igniting! So I turned off the oven and let it cool down.

I used my new-found time to look into finding a “green” method to clean my oven. It didn’t take much time to find some recommendations to use baking soda. The best part, I kept reading about how baking soda provides a no-scrub solution.

Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda

The process to clean your oven is simple but time consuming. For the full effect, you’ll want to set aside a full 4 hours. Grab a box of baking soda and a spray bottle of water.

Step 1: Coat the oven with a thick, even layer of baking soda.
Step 2: Spray the baking soda with water until it forms a paste. Repeat this step as the baking soda dries.
Step 3: After enough time, scrape the baking soda from the oven.

Results
This method of cleaning is moderately effective. The oven is substantially cleaner and I’m not concerned about anything catching on fire- a fair statement for not actually scrubbing anything. With that said, there’s still a few spots with baked in grime (see picture). Perhaps leaving the baking soda longer or repeating the process would make for even better results.

Benefits of Cleaning with Baking Soda

Baking soda makes for a very effective cleaner. It’s great for absorbing odor and the granules make for a mild abrasive. It’s really good for ovens because it can target dried-on grease without harming any surfaces. Plus, it’s environmentally friendly!

What do you think? How do you clean your oven?

by: Ethan | July 26, 2010 | filed in: Green
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