How To Clean Oven Racks in Bathtub: A Simple and Effective DIY Guide
Today, I'm excited to share a fantastic oven cleaning tip, from Clean My Space, that will leave your oven racks gleaming without breaking a sweat.
If you've been wondering about how to clean oven racks in the bathtub, you're in for a treat. I recently tried this method, and let me tell you, the results were impressive!
Tools and Materials:
- Towel
- Laundry detergent
- Sponge
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1. Prepare Your Bathtub
Start by removing your oven racks and placing a towel at the bottom of the bathtub. This simple step will prevent any scratches to your bath during the cleaning process.
2. Arrange the Oven Racks
Carefully place your oven grates on top of the towel in the bathtub. Now, it's time to turn up the heat—literally. Fill the bath with boiling water until the oven racks are fully submerged.
3. Add the Secret Ingredient
Take a cup of laundry detergent and generously pour it into the bath. The combination of hot water and detergent will work wonders on stubborn grime and grease.
4. Let It Soak
Leave the oven racks to soak in the bath for at least four hours. However, for optimal results, I recommend letting them sit overnight. Trust me; it's worth the wait!
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5. Scrub Away
After the soaking session, it's time to roll up your sleeves and give the grates a good scrub. Use a scrub brush to remove any remaining residue.
Once the scrubbing is done, take the racks out and let them air dry. You'll be amazed at how clean and shiny they turn out.
Don’t forget to give the bath a good clean!
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And there you have it—a simple and effective way to clean oven racks in the bathtub. If you're looking for an easy way to clean oven racks without the hassle, this method is a game-changer.
I would recommend leaving the oven racks in the bathtub overnight, I will most definitely do that next time.
Try out this DIY oven cleaning hack and let me know about your experience.
Happy cleaning!
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Growing up we cleaned them in the tub but my tub is no longer porcelain so I now take mine outside and put on news papers and spray with oven cleaner. Gets the baked on junk off easily. I do this once or twice/year. My oven is not a self clean so use the same in the oven to clean it.
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Careful tub is warmed first! boiling water into a cold tub might crack the surface!
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