What You Need

• Baking soda
• White vinegar (spray bottle is best)
• Dish soap
• Gloves
• Scraper or sponge
• Microfiber cloth
• Optional: oven-cleaning spray for heavy grease

Step-by-Step Deep Cleaning Guide

1. Empty the Oven

Take out:

• Racks
• Thermometer
• Pans or foil
  This gives you room to scrub.

2. Clean the Racks Separately

Put racks in your bathtub or a large sink.

1. Fill with hot water + ¼ cup dish soap (or ½ cup baking soda).
2. Soak 2–4 hours.
3. Scrub with a sponge or brush.
4. Rinse + dry.

Pro tip: For heavy grease, sprinkle baking soda on racks, spray vinegar, let foam, then scrub.

3. Make a Baking Soda Paste

Mix:

• ½ cup baking soda
• 3–4 tbsp water

You want a spreadable paste — not too runny.

4. Coat the Entire Inside of the Oven

Put on gloves.

1. Spread the paste on:
   • Bottom
   • Sides
   • Back
   • Door interior
   • Around the burners (but avoid heating elements directly)
2. Let it sit for 8–12 hours (overnight is perfect).

If you’re in a hurry: Let sit at least 45 minutes.

5. Wipe Out the Baking Soda

After it dries:

1. Use a damp cloth to remove the paste.
2. For stubborn spots, use a scraper or old credit card.
3. Repeat where needed.

6. Spray With Vinegar

Spray vinegar everywhere you applied baking soda.

It will foam — this lifts the remaining grease.

Then:

1. Let it bubble 2–3 minutes.
2. Wipe clean with a cloth.

. Clean the Oven Door Glass (Shiny Method)

Sprinkle baking soda on the glass.

1. Add a few drops of water → create a paste.
2. Let sit 15 minutes.
3. Scrub gently with a sponge.
4. Wipe dry until streak-free.

8. Clean the Exterior

1. Wipe knobs and handle with dish soap + warm water.
2. Clean the front glass with vinegar or glass cleaner.
3. Dry with a microfiber cloth.

9. Put Racks Back In + You’re Done

Slide in your now-clean racks and enjoy a fresh oven.