Oven cleaner paste
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Baking soda, water and essential oil. Spread, leave overnight, then spray vinegar and wipe.
What You’ll Need
- Baking soda: 2 cups (plus extra for the racks)
- Water: 3/4 cup
- Essential oil(s): 8 to 16 drops (optional; lemon, alone or with lavender)
- White vinegar in a spray bottle (for the racks)
- Glass bowl metal spatula, newspapers, microfiber cloth, sponge, dish rag or old toothbrush
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spray bottle
Directions
- In a glass bowl, stir the baking soda, water and oil together into a thick paste that spreads easily.
- Make sure the oven is off and fully cool, then lay newspaper on the floor.
- Racks: set them flat in an empty sink, sprinkle with about 1/8 inch baking soda, and spritz with vinegar. When the foaming stops, cover with hot water and soak overnight.
- Use a metal spatula to scrape residue and ash from the inside of the oven, staying clear of the heating elements. Spread the paste over every inside surface and leave it for 6 to 8 hours.
- Spread any leftover paste on the door glass; after 15 minutes, wipe with a damp microfiber cloth, then rinse and dry.
- Wipe the inside with a damp sponge from top to bottom and from back to front, rinsing until no baking soda is left.
- Scrub the racks, rinse, dry, and put them back.
Notes
Safety: work only with the oven off and cool; avoid the heating elements. Wear gloves.