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Who say’s cleaning the oven has to be a painstaking, hours long process involving several chemical-fueled cleaning products? Sounds like a headache in disguise! There are much quicker and healthier methods to clean the oven, let alone the entire house, that offer the same desired result in the end.

To make it even easier, let’s break it down into two simple steps – cleaning the inside of the oven itself, and cleaning the window/door.

What You’ll Need:

A rag

Water

Vinegar

Baking soda

Spray bottle

A small bowl

– Cleaning The Oven

Remove the inside oven racks Mix equal parts of baking soda and water with the small bowl to form a paste. Make as much paste as needed to spread around inside of the oven using hands or a rag, and apply generous amounts to problem areas. Let this sit for 12 hours overnight to work it’s magic (it will turn brown). The next day, use a wet rag to wipe out as much of the baking soda as possible, rinsing it with water when necessary to continue wiping what remains. Add some vinegar to the spray bottle and spritz it on problem areas where residual baking soda is yet stuck. Let this set for a moment then wipe with a wet rag. Place the oven racks back inside the oven and turn it to a low temperature, allowing the inside to dry for 15-20 minutes.

– Cleaning The Window

The window can be done the next day, or done at the same time as the rest of the oven.

Apply more of the same thick baking soda/water paste to the inside of the door Let this set overnight with the rest of the oven, or if doing separately, only needs about 30-40 minutes. Use the wet rag to wipe and rinse the surface of the window, same as when doing the oven.

Using this method saves your health (less chemicals), save your wallet (less money spent) and saves your time/energy (no more scrubbing at stuck-on stains for hours on end)! Plus you can rest assured any food cooked in the oven from here on out is safe for consumption, beings as leftover chemical-cleaner residue will no longer be left behind. Use it anytime you find yourself in need of cleaning a dirty oven and get back to doing what it is you love. ♥

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