Cleaning an oven is a dreaded task, but it’s not one you have to loathe anymore.

Cleaning your oven is likely, not high on your list of favorite household and kitchen chores.

It’s a small, dark place that practically no one ever sees, so why bother, right?

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Their shiny, slick metal surface is surprisingly easy to clean.

Another common place where crumbs like to hide is the space where the oven door meets the oven.

Step 3.

A good solution to that is to clean your oven withbaking soda.

A simple paste of baking soda and water is all you gotta break up the grime.

Some people swear by the baking soda and vinegar mixture.

While it bubbles and churns and looks impressive, it doesn’t make much of a difference, ultimately.

Plus, it leaves a sharp odor that can alter the flavors of foods you cook.

When you’re ready, wipe away the paste, dirt, and grime with a damp absorbent rag.

The wicking power of microfiber works really well too.

Step 4. it’s possible for you to muscle through them by reapplying the baking soda paste for several rounds.

you could also use a razor blade to carefully pick away at the burnt-on spots.

Here are some of the top questions we hear about cleaning this essential kitchen appliance.

Can’t I Skip All Those Steps and Press the Handy-dandy “Self-cleaning” Button?

I Cleaned My Oven, and It Looks Amazing.

I Never Want To Go Through That Again.

How Do I Keep It Clean?

The more frequently you clean it, the easier it will be to clean each time.