How to Clean Your Oven With Baking Soda (Step-by-Step)

Clean Your Oven Baking Soda
Clean Your Oven Baking Soda

What You Need

  • Baking soda
  • Water
  • Spray bottle (optional)
  • Vinegar (optional, for extra cleaning power)
  • A rag or sponge
  • A small bowl
  • Rubber gloves (recommended)

Step by Step

What You Need

Step 1 : Empty the Oven

Remove racks, trays, and anything inside.

Step 2 : Make a Baking Soda Paste

In a bowl, mix:

  • ½ cup baking soda
  • A few tablespoons of water

You want a spreadable paste not too runny, not too thick.

Step 3: Spread the Paste Inside the Oven

Using your hands or a sponge, spread the paste on:

  • The bottom of the oven
  • The sides
  • The back wall
  • The inside of the door

⚠️ Avoid the heating elements (just clean around them).

The paste will turn brown as it absorbs grease that means it’s working!

Step 4 : Let It Sit

Let the paste sit for at least 12 hours (overnight is best).
This gives the baking soda time to dissolve burnt-on grime.

Step 5 : Wipe It Off

Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off the baking soda paste.
It should come off easily, bringing the dirt with it.

If some residue remains:

  • Spray with water
  • Wipe again

Step 6 : Optional Vinegar Rinse

For a sparkling finish:

  1. Put white vinegar in a spray bottle.
  2. Spray wherever you still see baking soda.
  3. It will foam this helps lift leftover residue.
  4. Wipe clean.

Step 7 — Clean Oven Racks (Optional)

You can clean your racks too:

  1. Place them in a bathtub or large basin.
  2. Sprinkle baking soda generously.
  3. Pour vinegar — it will fizz.
  4. Fill with hot water.
  5. Let soak 1–2 hours.
  6. Scrub and rinse.

Step 8 : Final Wipe

Wipe everything dry and put racks back in place.
Your oven should look and smell clean!