If you are looking for an inexpensive and natural way to clean the oven, vinegar is the answer. The popular home remedy has many uses in the household and can also be a good helper when removing burnt-in fat and incrustations from the oven. We'll show you the best way to clean the oven with vinegar.
Clean the oven without chemicals
We all want a clean oven, without the hassle and hassle of scrubbing. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, as cooking food in the oven often results in fat splashes, spills or burnt food. Nevertheless, there are some natural cleaning products that will make the task easier and get the oven back in good condition.
We have already explained to you how toLemons for cleaning the ovencan use. But another popular home remedy should not be underestimated. We are of course talking about good old household vinegar. Using vinegar to clean your oven is safe and can save you time, effort and money on expensive and harmful oven cleaners.
Clean the oven thoroughly with vinegar: This is how it works
There is a very effective and fairly simple method to clean a heavily dirty oven with vinegar. It involves steam cleaning, in which vinegar is added to the water to dissolve the burnt grease and incrustations. This method requires minimal effort on your part. The vinegar steam will loosen the dirt inside the oven, and all you have to do is wipe down the walls and floor.
Another advantage is that you don't have to wait to use the oven after cleaning. Your oven will be ready for the next meal immediately after the process as the vinegar evaporates quickly. In addition, there is no odor, although vinegar can smell strongly during cleaning. This home remedy is known for its ability to neutralize odors.
For this method you will need the following:
- an ovenproof pot
- distilled water
- white vinegar (household vinegar)
- an empty spray bottle
- a microfiber cloth or sponge
Now follow these steps:
1. Remove food residue and coarse dirt
Before you heat up the oven, you should make sure that there is no loose dirt such as crumbs left in it to prevent it from burning even more. Also take out the oven racks, otherwise they will heat up unnecessarily and can get in the way later when mopping. Now that the oven is empty, it's time to use the miracle cure vinegar.
2. Heat a pot with vinegar and water
Fill a medium-sized ovenproof pot with water and add 100 ml of white vinegar. Then set the heat to 150°C and let the water boil until it starts to steam.
3. Allow the vinegar solution to steam
Let the steam rise. Once the oven is filled with vinegar steam, turn it off and let the vinegar sit in it for about 30 minutes. The moisture and power of the vinegar will loosen any residue from the walls of the device, making it easier to wipe off.
After 30 minutes the oven should be at a safe temperature. Open the door carefully and keep a safe distance from any escaping steam. Then take out the pot using oven mitts.
Now prepare your tools for wiping the oven. Remember to act quickly to prevent the residue from drying out again.
4. Wipe down the oven walls
Even after a steam bath, it's helpful to give the cleaning a little more dissolving power, especially if you're dealing with a badly burned oven. To ensure a thorough wipe, make an additional vinegar solution. In a spray bottle, mix equal parts vinegar and water.
Then spray the solution directly onto the oven walls and scrub away the loosened dirt with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.
5. Dry the oven and make the smell of vinegar disappear
White vinegar doesn't need to be rinsed off, so just letting it dry in the oven is enough. It won't take more than 10 minutes as long as you leave the oven door open. If you're worried about the lingering smell of vinegar, that's actually not a problem as it should dissipate quickly, making the oven odor-free quickly. Now you’re done cleaning your oven!
What to do if stubborn stains remain on the oven walls?
Sometimes the vinegar steam isn't enough to remove all the stains in your oven. In this case, you may need to try a method with more force. To safely remove stubborn dirt, you can use baking soda (another excellent product in your kitchen) as a scouring agent. You can get further tips on cleaning the oven side wallsin this post.
