Cleaning An Oven

[237SJ]

I saw something in the newspaper about how you can clean an oven using half a grapefruit dipped in salt. Has anyone ever tried this? After all, if it was that effective I would have heard of this before.

[corylus]

Does the grapefruit have to be trained? You should see my oven!

[237SJ]

It would be great if it was then I wouldn`t have to do it. I usually end up leaving it until it gets quite bad and then pay someone to do it but I should start maintaining their work rather than forking out £60 for the professionals.

[boxtops]

....you have to clean the oven....?

[boxtops]

It says here you can clean your bath with grapefruit and salt, the oven needs baking soda (unless of course you cook in the bath, LOL) http://apartmentgeeks.net/12-natural-ways-to-clean-your-home/

[237SJ]

Apparently yes. And I`ve never found an oven cleaner that works. I`ve tried Mr Muscle and all of those types and they`re rubbish.

[Zacs-Master]

Mrs Zacs has a man in.

[237SJ]

I even tried that Oven Pride and that didn`t clean the grill pans. It did leave nice stains over the wood flooring when I dripped it on the floor though. Took the colour right out.

[boxtops]

A man in the oven? Now there's a thought.....

[237SJ]

I`ve had a man in Zacs. Twice. But then I don`t bother keeping the oven clean and have to get the man in again. That`s what i`m trying to avoid.

[Zacs-Master]

Ah I see 237. Not cheap are they.

[mallyh]

i put the racks in the dishwasher longest wash then with minimal effort wipe the burnt bits off then i use astonish cleaner (cream )for the oven (brings the glass up like new ).if theres burt bits on oven bottom i use an old knife to scrape it .

[Clanad]

The grapefruit/salt thing works for cleaning a bathtub. We've used it and it does work.

The 'natural' way to clean ones oven uses baking soda sprinkled thoroughly (a slightly warm oven works best) followed by a liberal spray of white vinegar. Let it set for a few minutes followed by a swipe throughout with the abrasive pad of your choice… wipe clean with a wet paper towel...

[boxtops]

I'll try that, clanad - I'm going to have to clean mine before Christmas :-)

[237SJ]

I might try the white vinegar method as I need to try that for the limescale here. Here`s the article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2841444/Shine-saucepans-tomato-ketchup-ingenious-ways-clean-house-food.html

[janbee]

What's an oven? A Domestic Goddess I ain't !
I know that lemons clean everything up to be all twinkly and sparkly so maybe it's the same with any citrus fruit?

[corylus]

Forgive my previous flippancy, try 'Oven Mate' from Lakeland Ltd. Just paint it on, leave it for hours then rinse it off. Also cleans the glass on wood-burning stoves. Comes with latex gloves and a brush!

[Samuraisan]

Absolute rubbish. I have just tried it. Where do they get these ideas from? Back to Brillo Pads.