Deep Cleaning the Oven

Why September is the Best Time to Deep Clean Your Oven
Summer is officially over, and the crisp autumn air is rolling in. For most households, this shift in weather means turning off the backyard grill and shifting back to cozy comfort foods. September kicks off the season for roasting chickens, baking pumpkin breads, and preparing hearty casseroles.
However, before you crank up the heat for your first fall meal, look inside your oven. If it is coated in burnt cheese from pizza night or grease splatters from summer cooking, heating it up will fill your house with smoke and unpleasant odors. Deep cleaning your oven right now ensures your home stays fresh and your fall baking tastes exactly the way it should.
The Problem with Chemical Oven Cleaners
Many standard store-bought oven cleaners rely on harsh fumes that force you to open all the doors and windows. In September, you want to keep that cool autumn air inside. Luckily, you can get a sparkling clean oven using simple, natural ingredients you already have in your pantry.
The Ultimate Natural Oven Cleaning Method
Follow this easy step-by-step guide to prep your appliance for baking
season:
1. Clear the Space: Remove the oven racks, pizza stones, and thermometers.
2. Make the Paste: In a small bowl, mix 1⁄2 cup of baking soda with a few tablespoons of water until you get a spreadable paste.
3. Coat the Oven: Spread the paste over all the interior surfaces of the oven, avoiding the heating elements. The baking soda will turn brown as it comes into contact with grease.
4. Let it Rest: Leave the mixture to sit overnight (or for at least 12 hours) to break down the tough, baked-on grime.
5.
Clean the Racks: While the oven sits, soak the racks in hot water and dish soap in your bathtub. Scrub away loosened grease with a scouring pad.
6. Wipe and Spray: The next day, take a damp cloth and wipe out as much dried baking soda paste as possible. Spray a little white vinegar over any remaining residue. The vinegar will react with the baking soda and create a gentle foam.
7. Final Wipe Down: Do one last wipe with a clean microfiber cloth until the glass and porcelain shine.
Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting
Oven cleaning is messy, time-consuming, and hard on your back. Skip the scrubbing and spend your weekend enjoying the fall weather instead!
Call us today
to add an oven deep-clean to your next scheduled home service.
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