Remove grease and grime from oven door in minutes without chemicals

Cleaning an oven door is often a dreaded task, as stubborn grease can become baked onto the glass and seem impossible to shift, no matter how much elbow grease you put into it.

However, if you spot brown stains on your oven's glass door, it's crucial to tackle them promptly. Bacteria can accumulate in these areas, making your oven unhygienic for cooking.

Fortunately, cleaning expert Laura, founder of Our Oily House, has revealed that instead of resorting to harsh commercial cleaners, it's "safer and healthier" to use good old baking soda, reports the Express.

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She said: "There are times when an oven is so dirty that fat and grime are stuck fast after months of use. When this happens, I recommend using a baking soda and water paste mixture."

It might sound strange, but baking soda is highly effective at cutting through grease. Its mild alkalinity means it can break down acidic food stains and dissolve them. Baking soda is also super absorbent, which means it will loosen any baked-on muck on the oven door, making it a breeze to clean.

Here's how to whip up a natural homemade oven cleaner using baking soda:

You will need:

• 120g of baking soda

• Three tablespoons of water

• Salt

• Soft-bristled brush

• Cleaning cloth

Method:

Start by mixing the baking soda and water together in a bowl until it forms a paste. Don your cleaning gloves and slather the entire oven door with the paste.

For particularly stubborn stains, sprinkle a bit of salt and extra baking soda over them - this will help to loosen up the grime. Then, keep the oven door shut and give it at least an hour for the baking soda to start tackling the stains.

After the time has passed, use a brush to effortlessly remove the grease, then wash the oven door with clean water and dry it using a cloth. This formula can be used to clean your entire oven, but take care not to splash any water or homemade solution on the heating element.