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The oven has become irreplaceable for modern people for preparing and keeping food warm. There is hardly a household in Germany that does not have an oven. However, it requires regular cleaning to remove accumulations of dirt on the interior, the rust or the glass front. The frequency varies depending on how often and what is being prepared in it.
Life hack for cleaning the oven: 7 tricks to get it really clean
Of course, there is always the option of buying special cleaning products, which can cost up to 20 euros. Or you can use one of seven clever tips. LUDWIGSHAFEN24 reveals how these cleaning products enable effective cleaning of the oven at home despite their lower price.
Before actually cleaning the oven, it is advisable to remove all removable parts, such as the rack, and soak them in the sink, adding diluted vinegar cleaner to the soaking water. This gives you more space for cleaning the interior of the oven later.
Clean burnt-in food in the oven – clean the baking tray with salt and baking soda
Salt is recommended for cleaning the baking tray, which can sometimes have something burnt on it. This is sprinkled generously onto the crusted areas and the tray is then heated in the oven at 50 degrees. Once the crust turns brown, it can be easily removed with water and a sponge.
An alternative method for cleaning the baking sheet is to use baking soda. Around 50 grams of the powder is sprinkled onto the dirty area and the tray is then covered with mineral water before it is put into the oven at 100 degrees. After about 20 minutes, the water should have evaporated and the crusted area can be easily treated.
Clean a heavily soiled oven with vinegar and detergent
To clean a heavily soiled oven interior, there are several methods to remove the dirt efficiently, easily and cost-effectively. One option is to use vinegar or vinegar essence. However, fat and incrustations should be soaked beforehand. Tricks with aluminum foil in the household also save time and money.
A 1 to 1 mixture of vinegar and dish soap can also be used. This mixture is then sprayed into the oven and rubbed with a sponge. After half an hour of exposure, the dirt can be easily removed.
Clean the oven: Remove dirt efficiently with washing soda Lifehack
Another effective and inexpensive cleaner is sodium carbonate, more commonly known as washing soda. When using washing soda, it is recommended to use gloves. A mixture of two to three teaspoons of washing soda and warm water is applied and left to act for a few hours.
You can also easily mix a scouring agent from conventional home remedies. A mixture of eight teaspoons of baking soda and six teaspoons of white vinegar, mixed in a large bowl and placed in the oven, can be wiped off with a damp cloth after ten minutes. For stubborn stains, you can use a homemade scouring agent made from 50 grams of baking soda, a tablespoon of citric acid and a teaspoon of cornstarch, which is also effective against limescale stains.
Clean the oven window properly – with this trick
After the oven shines from the inside, only the dirty window spoils the view of the new cleanliness. But there is a life hack here too - and it's called vinegar cleaner! The product is not just applied, but rather soaked kitchen towels in it. These are then “glued” to the window and left there for half an hour. The dirt is then finished off with a ceramic hob scraper. You can also use kitchen towels to clear a fogged up car window, as SÜDWEST24 knows. (rah)
This article was machine-edited and carefully checked by editor Sarah Isele before publication.