For many people, cleaning the oven is one of the most dreaded household chores, and they often turn to harsh chemicals to get rid of the baked-on dirt. Do you put off cleaning the oven until it's long overdue? Do you want to know how to clean the oven floor – quickly and easily?
Here, you'll discover some methods for cleaning an oven, including removing burnt food from the floor. All you need is a few home remedies!
Start with the vacuum cleaner
Vacuuming the oven is the first step in cleaning, no matter what method you use. You can use the vacuum cleaner hose or an attachment.
Clean the oven floor with lemon juice
Lemon juice is because of the citric acid it containsan excellent cleaning agent. Cut three or four lemons open and pour the juice into a baking dish or a bowl that can be placed in the oven to clean the bottom of the oven. Fill them almost halfway with water and add the shells. Place the solution in the oven at around 120 degrees for 45 minutes.
The lemon juice and hot steam help to loosen stuck-on food particles. After the oven has cooled, you can use a soft scouring pad to gently remove any remaining stains.
Remove dirt with steam and vinegar
Using steam is one of the best ways to clean an oven. To steam clean your oven and remove dirt, you can use one of these professional techniques. The steam penetrates the dirt and softens it, making it much easier to remove with a cloth. First, bring water to a boil in a pot. After boiling, pour in an equal amount of white vinegar. Let the mixture cook for about 30 seconds more. After that, place the pot in the oven after removing it from the heat and close the oven door. Let the pot rest for half an hour to an hour.
The moment you open the door, cleaning can begin. Clean the floor with a clean cloth and some dishwashing liquid. The dirt comes off much more easily than if you simply scrub it.
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Combine baking soda with dish soap
Another option is to scrub the oven with a combination of baking soda and dish soap. For this cleaning method you need to do the following:
Prepare the cleaning paste. Mix the dishwashing liquid with baking soda - in a 1:3 ratio to make a paste. Then apply the paste to the floor. Use a sponge or old toothbrush to spread the paste evenly throughout the oven. Leave the paste on for a few hours or, ideally, overnight. The next day, scrub the entire oven with a damp sponge or cleaning cloth to make it look new again.
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