The Effortless Oven Cleaning Hack That Actually Works
4. The Easy Wipe-Down
After the dwell time, remove the soggy paper towels.
Take a damp sponge or cloth and gently wipe the entire interior. The grime should slide off with little to no scrubbing.
For any remaining spots, apply a little more paste directly, let it sit for 10 minutes, and wipe again.
5. The Crucial Rinse
Thoroughly rinse the oven with a clean, wet cloth or sponge to remove all cleaning residue. Leftover detergent can smoke and create fumes the next time you heat the oven.
Wipe everything completely dry with a clean towel.
6. Clean the Racks & Final Touch
For the racks, let them soak in a bathtub or large sink with hot water and 1 dishwasher tablet for a few hours. Scrub with a brush or non-scratch sponge.
As a final step, turn on your oven to a low temperature (around 200°F or 95°C) for 15-20 minutes to ensure any last bit of moisture evaporates.
