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• Method 2 of 3: Remove baking soda and dirt
• Method 3 of 3: Clean other surfaces

1 Sprinkle baking soda over chilled oven surfaces. Remove all shelves, thermometers and other removable items. Apply baking soda to all dirty surfaces inside the oven. Pay special attention to the dirtiest areas.

• If you've recently used the oven, turn off the heat and wait for it to cool before applying baking soda.
• Spread baking soda generously in a 5–6 millimeter layer in the dirtiest areas.
• Mix baking soda and water to apply the solution to the sides and top of the oven.

2 Apply water over the top of the baking soda. Gently pour or spray water over the baking soda sprinkled on the surface. Use enough water to saturate the baking soda with moisture.

• A thin layer of baking soda can be moistened with a spray bottle, while dirty areas with a thick layer of baking soda will need to be flooded with water. Now you need to get a pasty gruel without dry powder or puddles of water.
• You can also spray regular white vinegar over the baking soda. Be careful, as baking soda and vinegar react, which is dangerous when used in large quantities. Apply vinegar using a spray bottle.

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Our specialist agrees: “If there are stubborn stains on the oven surface, mix baking soda with warm water, apply the mixture to the stains, and leave for 10-20 minutes. Then take a microfiber cloth and wipe off the mixture thoroughly so as not to leave streaks and debris. "

3 Leave the solution wet overnight. The damp baking soda layer should set on the oven surfaces within 12 hours. You can also leave the solution on overnight.

• If the solution dries quickly, then moisten it again with water, and then leave it until the next day.
• The damp baking soda will turn black or brown over time as it absorbs grease and stains. If you use vinegar, bubbles will appear in the solution. This situation is completely normal, as at this point the baking soda helps to separate the dirt from the surface.

Method 2 of 3: Remove baking soda and dirt

1. 1 Remove the solution with a damp cloth. After 12 hours at the earliest, remove the baking soda solution and dirt from the surfaces. Use a damp cloth to wash off the hardened layer.
   • If the solution is strongly sucked or frozen in a hard-to-reach place, then use a plastic or silicone spatula.
   • Don't worry if the oven surfaces aren't perfectly clean and dry at this point. Now you need to remove dirt, stubborn grease and most of the baking soda.
2. 2 Moisten and wipe the surfaces again. Spray the oven surfaces with water and remove any dirt and baking soda with a damp or dry cloth. You can use white vinegar instead of water.
   • Gently apply a small amount of vinegar to the baking soda. The solution will foam slightly due to a chemical reaction.
   • Before using the oven, carefully remove all traces of the cleaning solution. If the baking soda remains on the surface, it will give off a pungent odor when heated.
3. 3 Repeat cleaning if necessary. Reapply baking soda with water or vinegar and leave overnight if some of the stains didn't get rid of the first time. It is enough to apply baking soda only to areas with stains.
   • You can also sprinkle baking soda directly onto a damp sponge or rag and then treat the stains. If the stains are not removed by rubbing, then leave the solution again overnight.
   • Any other cleaning agent can be used, but a combination of baking soda and water will effectively remove almost any dirt overnight.

Method 3 of 3: Clean other surfaces

1. 1 Apply baking soda to the oven door. Remove stains on the inside of the glass door with baking soda and water or vinegar in the same way as on other surfaces. Leave the solution overnight or 12 hours.
   • Leave the door open and horizontal to prevent the damp baking soda from dripping off.
   • You can spot the stains to use less water, or you can use a pre-mixed water and baking soda mixture to prevent the solution from getting between the two glass panes in the door.
2. 2 Clean the baking sheet and rack. Remove the baking sheet with a support from the oven and place them on a surface that you do not mind getting dirty. Sprinkle baking soda on a baking sheet, spray with white vinegar, and place in hot water overnight.
   • You can also rub the baking sheet with a damp sponge and baking soda, or use a toothbrush on the wire rack. It is recommended to pre-soak the surface in water.
   • Try soaking the baking sheet and tray in the tub, covering the bottom of the tub with old towels. Add half of a lid of dish detergent to hot water and leave the baking sheet in it for 4 hours or overnight. After this treatment, it will be easier to wipe off the dirt. Sometimes rinsing the baking sheet is enough.
   • Wipe the baking sheet and rack with a clean, damp cloth after baking soda and soaking or cleaning to remove any remaining cleaning solution and dirt.
3. 3 Clean the surface of the stove. If the stove and oven are made in a single housing, then the surface of the stove can also be cleaned with baking soda. Apply baking soda and water or vinegar overnight and remove the solution in the morning.
   • Remove the grate from the stove first. Also, make sure that no soda and water get into the holes under the burners, so it is better to immediately prepare the paste and then apply it to the stove.
   • Wipe the hob thoroughly with a clean, damp cloth after removing the solution and dirt, and then leave to dry. A glass-topped electric stove will start to smoke if soda or damp stains remain on it.