How to Whip Up the Best Homemade Oven Cleaner at Home
Looking for the best homemade oven cleaner that’s easy to make and super effective?
This DIY solution uses oranges, vinegar, and baking soda to cut through grime naturally—no harsh chemicals required!
Tools and Materials
- 2 oranges (you’ll only need the peels)
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Glass jar (a mason jar works perfectly)
- Spray bottle
- Sponge
- Cloth for drying
- Clean water for rinsing
This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.
1. Make Your Citrus Vinegar Cleaner
Peel the oranges and place the peels inside a clean glass jar. Any mason jar you have at home will work just fine.
Fill the rest of the jar with white vinegar, making sure the vinegar completely covers the orange peels.
Tighten the lid on the jar and place it in the fridge.
Let it sit for 5 to 14 days to allow the citrus oils to infuse into the vinegar. The longer it sits, the stronger the cleaning power!
After the waiting period, strain the vinegar and pour it into a spray bottle. This will be your natural oven cleaner spray.
2. Prepare Your Oven for Cleaning
Sprinkle baking soda generously over the greasy, grimy areas inside your oven. Focus on spots with burnt-on food.
Spray the citrus-infused vinegar mixture over the baking soda. You’ll notice it will start to fizz—this is a good sign! The fizzing action helps break down the tough grime.
Let it sit for about 20 minutes to work its magic. This gives the mixture enough time to soften all the stuck-on food and grease.
3. Wipe Everything Down
Grab a damp sponge and start wiping down the entire oven.
I love using a Scrub Daddy, these sponges clean like no other!
You’ll see that a lot of the grime lifts off with ease—no heavy scrubbing needed!
Rinse the sponge as you go to keep things clean.
Once all the grime is gone, rinse the oven with clean water to remove any leftover residue.
Finally, dry everything with a cloth, leaving your oven sparkling clean without the use of harsh chemicals.
Ready for a Deep Oven Clean?
How to Make the Best Homemade Oven Cleaner for Easy Cleaning
Who knew a few simple ingredients like oranges, vinegar, and baking soda could give you such an effective, eco-friendly oven cleaner?
Now that you’ve seen how easy it is to make this cleaner, why not give it a shot? You’ll have a sparkling oven without exposing your home to harsh chemicals—and let’s be honest, nothing beats that satisfying feeling of wiping away grime effortlessly!
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I use an oven sheet laid out on the bottom. No more oven cleaning EVER on the floor of the oven!
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I do the same with a sheet on the bottom, but sometimes things drip, and this will be good for side splatters. Thank you.
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