5 chemical-free tips for a sparkling oven

The oven stands as the heart of every kitchen, essential for creating dishes that make days better and family gatherings even more filled with joy. But while cooking brings so much light into our days, there is a different side often overlooked: removing stubborn grease, grime, spills, and persistent odours that can quickly diminish the joy of cooking. For those who prefer not to spend hours scrubbing or inhaling harsh chemical cleaners, we have gathered ideas for maintaining a pristine oven without the need for chemicals, saving you time and effort.

Tip 1: Create a cleaning paste by blending baking soda with water until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Coat the oven’s interior with this paste and leave it overnight to loosen dirt and grease. The next day, simply wipe away with a sponge or cloth for a sparkling clean oven without harsh chemicals.

Tip 2: Vinegar, a powerful natural cleaner, effortlessly cuts through grease and neutralizes odors. Prepare a solution of equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and apply liberally inside the oven. Wait a few minutes for the vinegar to break down the grime, then easily wipe it off with a damp cloth.

Tip 3: For a fresh, natural way to tackle oven grime, lemon juice is also a great choice due to its natural acids that excel in breaking down grease and dirt. Simply apply fresh lemon juice to the oven’s interior and allow it to penetrate for around 20 minutes. Afterward, a light scrub with a sponge or brush followed by a thorough rinse leaves your oven not just clean, but also with a refreshing citrus scent.

Tip 4: Use your Gorenje oven’s feature AquaClean to ensure a spotlessly clean oven by using only water ― no scrubbing required. Pour half a litre of water onto a baking tray and activate AquaClean for 30 minutes after each oven use. Without any strenuous effort on your part, stains and grease will soften, making it easier to simply wipe them away.

Tip 5: You can also use the self-cleaning PyroClean function that turns oven cleaning from a dreaded chore to an absolute walk in the park. It uses extremely high temperatures that turn grease into ash, which is then easily wiped with a cloth once it cools down. For added safety, the oven stays locked during and immediately after the cleaning process.

Follow these cleaning tips to eliminate grime and enjoy more time and a healthier home. After all, if you don’t use chemicals, a clean oven will also give you a clean conscience.