{"id":389,"date":"2023-09-28T01:55:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T01:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/?p=389"},"modified":"2025-09-26T19:40:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:40:43","slug":"how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean the Inside of the Oven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, how do you clean your oven&#8217;s interior? Ultimately, it depends on the type of cleaner you&#8217;d like to use. A conventional commercial oven cleaner is a sound choice\u2014however, some people may want to work with an eco-friendly DIY formula. Whatever your preference, we have steps for each option below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2670 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/home-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/home-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven.jpg 640w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/home-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/home-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven-how-to-clean-the-inside-of-the-oven-420x280.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Materials You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Baking soda<\/li>\n<li>Vinegar<\/li>\n<li>Microfiber cloth<\/li>\n<li>Commercial cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Gloves and protective eyewear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow go-to steps to clean the oven&#8217;s interior:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>For starters, always make sure to clean your oven when it is completely turned off and cool.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the oven racks.<\/li>\n<li>Covering your oven&#8217;s heating elements, wiring, and thermostat with aluminum foil. Though this step is a must when using a commercial cleaner, it will also give you peace of mind if you&#8217;re working with a green solution.<\/li>\n<li>For commercial cleaners: Put on protective gear, such as rubber gloves and goggles, and carefully follow the cleaner&#8217;s directions (yes, it&#8217;s that simple!). Before you get started, note whether you are using a formula designed for cold or hot cleaning; some oven pre-heating might be needed if you opted for the latter.<\/li>\n<li>For eco-friendly DIY cleaners: Mix 1\/2 cup of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of water and coat your oven with the mixture. Allow this cleaning solution to sit overnight. Wipe down the oven with vinegar and a damp cloth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, how do you clean your oven&#8217;s interior? Ultimately, it depends on the type of cleaner you&#8217;d like to use. 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