Keeping your oven clean not only improves its operation, but also extends its shelf life and prevents burnt food odors from ruining your next meals. Although many people believe that this task is complicated, there are simple and very effective techniques that leave the oven impeccable effortlessly.
Below you will discover a practical, economical and professional way to clean your oven using homemade materials and a star product that enhances cleaning: dishwasher capsules.
Materials You’ll Need
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- 1 dishwasher capsule (Cascade Platinum Plus or similar)
- Hot water
- 1 plastic container
- 1 spray bottle
- Cleaning gloves
- 1 sponge or absorbent cloth
- 1 plastic spatula
Step by step to clean your oven in depth
1. Prepare the base paste
In a bowl, mix baking soda with a little hot water until you get a thick paste. It should be left with a creamy texture that easily adheres to the walls of the oven.
2. Apply the paste all over the inside
Use a sponge or your gloved hand to spread the mixture over the base, walls, door, and corners of the oven.
Avoid placing it on the heating elements.
3. Leave it on for several hours
In order for the baking soda to loosen the encrusted fat, the ideal is to leave the mixture on for at least 8 hours or overnight.
4. Boost cleansing with a capsule
This is where the pro trick comes in.
How to use the capsule in the oven
- Place a Cascade Platinum Plus capsule in a heatproof, oven-safe container.
- Fill the container with hot water until it covers approximately 1–2 cm of the capsule.
- Place the container inside the oven.
- Turn the oven on low (around 100–120 °C) for 10–15 minutes.
What happens during this process?
The capsule dissolves and releases powerful cleaning agents that soften hardened grease, peel off burnt residue, and help neutralize stubborn odors.
The steam with detergent acts like a professional cleaner, penetrating even difficult corners.
At the end
Turn off the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Then open the door carefully and you will notice that the dirt comes off much more easily.
5. Remove the remains of baking soda and grease
Once the capsule and steam have taken effect, use a plastic spatula to loosen the baking soda mixture along with all the softened fat.