This DIY oven cleaner works better than store-bought – and you already have all the ingredients

These days, everyone is staying home, which equates to a lot more downtime than normal. Since you can’t leave your house for a while, this is a great time to clean. Without feeling rushed, you can get into those nooks and crannies…you know, the ones we all prefer to overlook.

One of those spots is the oven. Just think about it. When was the last time you gave it a thorough cleaning? If it’s been a while, you may want to consider it.

It doesn’t have to be difficult

Most people dread cleaning their ovens because it sounds, and often is, so much work. But that’s not the case if you know what you’re doing. With the right knowledge and supplies, you can have this project done in a flash.

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No oven cleaner…no problem

Now here’s an issue a lot of people run into when it comes time to clean the oven — not having a commercial cleaner on hand. And since you’re probably avoiding going to the store right now, that could seem like a deal-breaker. After all, how are you going to clean your oven if you don’t have the necessary supplies?

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Make the cleaner yourself

Don’t worry about having to go out to buy a product to clean your oven. You don’t even have to order it online. Why? Because you likely already have everything you need to make it. There’s a good chance you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your kitchen to find the ingredients required for this DIY cleaner.

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It just requires a few ingredients

All you’ll need is a fourth of a cup of dish soap, one cup of vinegar, and half a cup of lemon juice. To these ingredients, you’ll add one and one-fourth cups of water. Oh, and you’ll need a plastic spray bottle.

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Mix the ingredients

For this, you have two options. You can mix all the ingredients in a bowl, followed by pouring the liquid into the spray bottle. The other option is to put all the ingredients in the bottle, shaking it vigorously to mix everything before using it. This solution will last about a month. Just remember to shake the bottle before each use.

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Spray and let it sit

You might think you have to put in a ton of effort for this solution to work. But that’s not true. Instead, spray the liquid mixture inside of your oven. Then, let it sit for about 30 minutes. After that, you’ll simply wipe down the interior surfaces.

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No scraping required

One of the biggest pains of cleaning an oven is that usually, you have to scrape and scrub to get it sparkling clean. But with this solution, you won’t have to do that. Just wipe it off and you’re done. That sounds a lot easier than putting a ton of muscle into the work, right?

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If you want a spotless oven and you’re eager to something productive while at home, you should try this. Your oven will look and smell amazing in no time.

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Source: Home Hacks, Kitchn

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