Step 1: Remove Racks
Take out oven racks and soak them in warm, soapy water (add ½ cup baking soda for extra power)
For tough buildup, sprinkle baking soda, spray with vinegar, let sit 30+ minutes, then scrub
✅ Pro Tip: Place racks in a garbage bag with soapy water — seal and let soak overnight.
Step 2: Spray the Oven Interior
Shake the Easy-Off Fume Free can well
Spray evenly on oven walls, floor, ceiling, and door — avoid heating elements
Don’t overspray — a thin, even coat works best
⚠️ Safety note: Wear gloves and open a window. Even “fume-free” cleaners release some odor.
Step 3: Let It Sit Overnight
Close the oven door
Let the cleaner work its magic for 8–12 hours
No scrubbing yet — let the chemicals break down the grime
This is the secret: time does the work, not your arms.
Step 4: Wipe Clean
Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away loosened grime
For stubborn spots, use a non-scratch scrubber (like a nylon pad)
Wipe until the surface is clean and residue-free
You’ll be shocked how little scrubbing is needed.
Step 5: Clean the Door
Oven doors get cloudy from heat and splatter
Use a mix of baking soda + water into a paste
Apply to the glass, let sit 15 minutes, wipe with vinegar-dampened cloth
Buff with a dry cloth for a streak-free shine
Avoid razor blades unless absolutely necessary — they can scratch.
Step 6: Reinsert Racks
Rinse and dry racks thoroughly
Place back in the oven
Run the oven on low heat (200°F) for 10–15 minutes to evaporate any cleaner residue
Now you’re ready to bake — without the ghost of last month’s lasagna.
🌿 Natural Alternative: Baking Soda & Vinegar (For the DIY Crowd)
If you’d rather skip the chemicals, experts say a baking soda paste works surprisingly well.
How to Do It:
Mix ½ cup baking soda + 2–3 tbsp water into a thick paste
Spread inside the oven (avoid heating elements)
Let sit overnight
Spray with white vinegar — it will fizz and lift grime
Wipe clean with a damp cloth
It’s gentler — but may require a second round for heavy buildup.
🧼 Pro Tips from the Experts
Clean monthly
Prevents major buildup
Wipe spills right away
Stops them from baking on
Use oven liners (with caution)
Catches drips — but never cover vents or heating elements
Avoid steam cleaners on self-cleaning ovens
Can damage sensors
Never mix cleaners
Especially ammonia and bleach — toxic fumes
🧠 Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Way to Clean Is to Let the Oven Clean Itself — With Help
We dread oven cleaning because we think it means scraping, scrubbing, and suffering.
But the truth is:
The best method isn’t about force.
It’s about patience.
It’s about chemistry.
It’s about spraying, sleeping, and wiping.
So next time you look into your greasy oven and feel that familiar dread…
Don’t grab the steel wool.
Grab the Easy-Off.
Spray it.
Walk away.
Because sometimes, the difference between a filthy oven and a spotless one…
Isn’t in the scrubbing.
It’s in the sit.
And once you try this method?
You might actually look forward to cleaning your oven.