Let's face it: cleaning the oven is the home version of a horror movie. We procrastinate until it starts to accumulate an archaeological layer of past lunches, then in desperation we reach for cleaners that promise miracles but almost suffocate us. And worst of all – we still have to scrub as if we were training for the Scrubbing Olympics. That's where homemade oven cleaner comes in!
There is another way – homemade oven cleaner. One that doesn't require elbow-length gloves, a respirator mask, and open windows. windows in the apartmentIt's a natural solution that's so simple you'll wonder why you haven't tried it before. And yes, you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen—right next to your pristine blender and that jar of old spices you no longer trust.
Are you tired of toxic fumes? You can clean your oven without the chemicals from hell
Let's face it - cleaning the oven isn't exactly on the list of "things I can't wait to do on a Saturday afternoon." More often than not, we ignore it until it starts smoking or (in worse cases) sets off the fire alarm. And that's when we usually reach for an industrial cleaner that sounds like something you'd use in a nuclear reactor.
What if there was a solution that wouldn't fill your sinuses, wouldn't overpower the smell of Sunday lunch? and does it actually work?
A recipe from your kitchen, not the lab: homemade oven cleaner
Popular Facebook page Easy Family Recipes revealed a recipe for a homemade cleaner that has it all – effectiveness, a fresh scent, and ingredients you probably already have at home (and if you don't, you have a reason to make a trip to the store with your eco-bag). Here's what you need:
- 1/4 cup dish detergent
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 1/4 cups water
The process? Childishly simple (and without any protective equipment). Pour the mixture into a spray bottle, shake well (a mini fitness moment), spray it all over the inside of the oven – and don't forget the door, where the most "dirt is loved by heat". Wait a few minutes, then wipe with a damp cloth.
The result? An oven that looks like new. Well, almost. But close enough that you'd be happy to show it to your mother-in-law.
Why does this even work?
Each ingredient has its own superpower: Lemon fights against oily stains, vinegar destroys bacteria and removes limescale (and all the unpleasant memories of previous cooking), detergent and combines this whole team into a foamy cleaning force. And the scent? Like a sunny Saturday in a Mediterranean lemon grove. Seriously.
Bonus points and a household trick
If you have any leftover mixture (although chances are you'll want to clean everything you can get your hands on), use it on your sink, countertop, or even your microwave. Who would have thought that one bottle could be so multifunctional?
Warning for advanced home appliances
If you have an oven with a special coating (e.g. pyrolytic), check the manufacturer's instructions before use. Because even though we are natural and eco-friendly, we don't want to be the reason for a technical failure.
Just for the end:
With this natural cleaner, you may lose the excuse for putting off cleaning the oven, but you will gain – a clean kitchen, a pleasant smell and less exposure to chemicals. And who knows – maybe cleaning the oven will even become your new favorite relaxation therapy. Or at least a little less of a chore.
