If you’re referring to one of those viral “one trick cleans your oven effortlessly” hacks, be careful: some involve mixing household chemicals that can produce dangerous fumes.
A simple safer approach is:
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Let the oven cool completely and remove the racks.
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Wipe away loose crumbs and grease.
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Make a paste from baking soda and a small amount of water.
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Spread it over the dirty interior, avoiding heating elements and electrical components.
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Leave it for several hours or overnight.
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Wipe it away with a damp cloth or sponge.
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For stubborn residue, use a commercial oven cleaner according to its label, rather than mixing cleaning products.
Never mix bleach with ammonia, acids, or other cleaning products, and don’t mix different oven-cleaning chemicals together.
If you send me the specific oven-cleaning trick you saw, I can tell you whether it’s actually safe and effective.
