Let’s look at how to clean a crusted oven with eco-friendly products. For a complete and environmentally friendly cleaning of the oven, you can use a mixture of baking soda, water, and a few drops of white vinegar. This homemade method can guarantee brilliant results and eliminate odors without using chemical cleaners.
Moreover, this solution is eco-friendly and economically convenient.
First, remove all baking trays, casserole dishes, and grates from the oven, ensuring nothing unnecessary is inside before starting the cleaning process. If possible, it’s advisable to dismantle the oven door by lifting the side levers to facilitate cleaning of the crevices and seals.
Steam Cleaning
To prepare the mixture, put a bowl full of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. When it starts boiling, turn off the flame and add a cup of vinegar. Then preheat the oven to a temperature between 150° and 180°C. When the oven reaches the desired temperature, turn it off and put the pot with the water and vinegar inside the oven.
Leave the steam to act for at least three hours so that it softens the crusts on the oven walls. Then finish by removing all residues with the softened crusts using a spatula or alternatively a soft sponge.
Lemon and Baking Soda for the Crusted Oven
To remove crusted dirt from the oven, another trick involves mixing 170g of baking soda with 3 or 4 tablespoons of warm water in a bowl.
Bowl and Baking Soda
Add a few drops of lemon juice, known for its degreasing effect, and mix well. Then dip a biscuit in the mixture and scrub all parts of the oven, paying special attention to the dirtiest and most crusted areas. Finally, rinse frequently with warm water.
To complete the oven cleaning, you can spray the still wet parts with water and baking soda with vinegar, creating a strong degreasing chemical reaction.
You can use a bottle with a spray device to facilitate the application of vinegar. Let the mixture act for at least an hour. Then thoroughly rinse the oven walls with a sponge and warm water, gradually removing all vinegar and baking soda particles.
Finally, dry everything with a clean cloth, ensuring no odors or dirt residues remain.
Then clean the grates and oven door, paying special attention to the joints. Sprinkle the grates on a work surface with baking soda powder and then spray the vinegar until it foams white.
For a more thorough cleaning, you can leave the grates immersed in boiling water for a whole day. Finally, rinse the grates well with hot water.
Vinegar and Baking Soda
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