If you haven’t been cleaning your oven like this, then you’ve been doing it wrong.

This might just be the most effective, and easiest way to clean that nasty oven of yours that probably hasnt been cleaned in a long, long time! Everyone’s oven builds up with grime and it can be a real challenge to take the time and give it a good cleaning. But this method is definitely worth doing, as it will give you a sparkling, brand new looking oven! The good thing about it is all you need are natural ingredients. No chemicals!

Here’s what you will need:

-Water
-Spray bottle
-Baking soda
-A rag
-Vinegar
-A small bowl

Here’s what you do:

1. Remove the oven racks.

2. Mix a couple of spoonfuls of baking soda with some water in the bowl, creating a paste that can be spread on oven surfaces.

3. Spread the paste on the inside of the oven. The baking soda should turn brown. Now, let this sit overnight or for at least 12 hours.

4. The following day, take a wet rag and wipe out as much of the baking soda paste as possible.

5. Put some vinegar in a spray bottle and spray on the surfaces where you still see the baking soda residue. Then wipe with a wet rag.

6. Put the racks back in the oven and turn the oven onto a very low temperature for 15-20 minutes which will allow it to dry.

To clean the oven window:

1. Make another paste out of baking soda and water.

2. Apply the paste directly to the window and let it sit for 30 minutes.

3. Use a clean rag to wipe the window.

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