Who here enjoys cleaning their oven? Right. Absolutely no one. However, it must be done to keep the oven in working order and for aesthetic reasons. Well, you might as well get it done swiftly, efficiently, and effectively if you have to.
For this unpleasant task, we have provided detailed instructions, including professional advice and guidance, from preparation to cleanup, outlining the process in its entirety and recommending appropriate materials. If you follow these steps, you, too, will soon be able to admire your reflection in your sparkling oven window.
Prepare the oven
Check that the oven is completely turned off before opening the door to pull out any charred scraps. Always keep an eye on the seal between the oven glass and the door as you operate. To remove crumbs from the seam, use a handheld vacuum cleaner, but a damp towel can do in a pinch.
Mix and use an oven glass cleaner
To make a natural cleaning agent, combine baking soda and water. In a small bowl, mix a half cup or a full cup of baking soda with just enough water to make a thick, shaving-cream-like paste. Apply the paste to the oven glass in an equal layer, adding more water if necessary to facilitate this. Give it 15 minutes to sit.
Remove the paste from the oven window
Leave the paste on the glass for a few minutes to loosen the grime, and then wipe it down with a damp microfiber towel (or any clean rag would do). Then, fill the glass with water and let it run through many times. After that, you should dry the area thoroughly, removing any traces of baking soda.
Scrape any remaining dirt with a razor
It’s possible that there’s one more step to take care of, depending on the state of the oven door when you began. After applying and removing the paste, if any stubborn bits of burned-on grease remain, you can carefully scrape them off with a razor blade. Clean the door again with a moist cloth once you’ve finished vacuuming away any remaining dust or dirt.
Use a powerful oven glass cleaner to remove the tough grease stains
There are some situations where a natural cleaning product won’t cut it, such as when the oven window hasn’t been cleaned in years and you’re renting an apartment.
If you really want to get the glass clean, you might need to resort to a stronger chemical oven cleaner from the store, like Easy-Off or the more widely known Rejuvenate Glass and Ceramic Cooktop and Oven Cleaner and Restorer.
If you choose to go that route, read and adhere to all label directions. However, the time-tested solution of baking soda and water should be effective enough for most individuals to restore oven glass.
FAQs
Do you need any further clarification on how to clean the glass on an oven door? Despite the fact that we have covered a lot of ground, there is still more to learn about cleaning oven glass.
Q: How do you remove baked-on grease from an oven glass?
As a first step, cover the exposed oven door with a paste made of baking soda and water. 15 minutes later, wipe it clean to remove any trace. Stubborn particles of baked-on grease can be removed using a razor blade. If dirt is still present, you might need to use a chemical cleaner. Your oven window may be spotless with just a little bit of effort.
Q: Is oven cleaner safe for the glass on the oven door?
If you have any worries about whether oven cleaner is safe to use on your oven’s window glass, go to the oven’s user handbook. (Many producers advise against cleaning the inside of a self-cleaning oven with store-bought products.) If you want to clean your oven properly, make sure you read and follow the directions on the product’s packaging.
Q: How do you clean between the panes of glass on an oven door without taking it all apart?
It can be frustrating trying to figure out how to clean in the spaces between oven glass. You’ll probably have to take your oven door apart in order to clean the space between the glass panels.
However, if your oven’s door is removable at its top, you can probably wipe the bottom of the oven using a yardstick wrapped in a cloth and reaching down into the oven.
A cloth-wrapped yardstick might even fit through the openings in the door’s upper and lower edges. But to do a really good job, you’ll need to take the door apart.