The Easiest Hack To Clean Your Oven Door Is Already Hiding In Your Kitchen

Cleaning the oven door is one of those chores that always seems to fall to the bottom of the priority list. As a result, weeks go by, and grime continues to build up, turning into an even bigger mess than it originally was. Between grease stains, mystery food splatters, and baked-on residue, the oven door can begin to look cloudy, slowly turning a dark brown color. The good news is that you already have the supplies you need to clean the dirty oven door in your kitchen. No fancy spray or chemical cleaners needed; just a bit of elbow grease, baking soda, hot water, and the star tool: aluminum foil.

The idea is to use natural ingredients to dissolve and lift the grease and dirt before using aluminum foil to scrub it away. Baking soda and water create a paste that's great at breaking down and lifting grease, which makes it a lot easier to remove. Aluminum foil is fantastic as a DIY scrubber because it's rough enough to remove those stubborn dirt and grease patches while being gentle and soft enough to avoid scratching and damaging the glass. 

This is a wonderful all-natural alternative to commercial oven cleaners. These chemical products are effective but release extremely toxic fumes that are dangerous for your health and that of your family and pets. Instead, why not use natural cleaning ingredients you have in stock at home? 

This hack is a clever cleaning tip for a sparkling oven, and it's beyond easy to execute. Gather approximately half a cup of baking soda and a few tablespoons of hot water. You can either mix them together in a small bowl to create a paste or apply the ingredients directly onto the oven glass. Just be mindful when working with hot water not to burn yourself. The water doesn't need to be boiling hot, so give it a few minutes to cool down before applying it.

After you've applied the baking soda and water mixture all over the oven door, crumple a sheet of aluminum foil to make it into a ball. Using rubber gloves, use the ball to scrub the dirt off the glass. If you're dealing with months or years of baked-on grease, don't hesitate to re-apply more baking soda and keep scrubbing. The dirt might be stubborn, but thanks to the chemical reaction, some elbow grease should be enough to lift it. Once the dirt is gone, use a sponge or cloth to wipe the baking soda mixture from the glass door. Give it one final shine with a microfiber cloth, and you're done. 

That said, the best way to keep an oven clean is to prevent grime from building up over time. You should really be cleaning your oven often (at least every few months) to prevent dirt from accumulating and make the cleaning task easier.