Who wants to clean their
oven? Definitely not me! When something spills to the bottom of my
oven it makes it impossible to use without major smoke filling the air--- afterwards
I always know that it's time for a good cleaning (a much dreaded task)! Luckily I have discovered the most natural and most effective
cleaner thanks to the book, The NaturallyClean Home. Their oven cleaning
recipe works super well and is completely safe! Best of all, I typically can cut this recipe
in half and with a little elbow grease, get the job done very quickly.
Steer clear of conventional
oven cleaning sprays! They are extremely
toxic and loaded with poisonous and dangerous chemicals! Try to avoid them at all costs (especially if
you have children at home).
This recipe is easy on the
lungs and the pocket book! Give your
oven some lovin’ with this quick-to-make recipe:
Serious Oven-Cleaning Formula
½ cup salt
¼ cup washing soda or borax
1 box (16 ounces) baking soda
scant ¼ cup water
¾ cup white vinegar
10 drops thyme essential oil
10 drops lemon or lemongrass
essential oil
1.)
Combine salt, washing soda and baking soda in
a plastic container or glass bowl. Add
just enough water to make a paste.
2.)
Remove oven racks
and preheat oven to 250°F for 15 minutes, then turn off oven and leave the door
open. Carefully spread the paste on oven
walls with a sponge or cloth and allow to set for 20 to 30 minutes.
3.)
Combine the
vinegar and essential oils in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray the oven walls and wipe clean. Rinse well.
Note: If you have a lot of baked-on grease or food
splatters, you may want to use fine steel wool to scrub those areas. Use a bit more salt if necessary.
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