4 clever cleaning tips for the oven

Burnt-on food residue, stubborn stains - with regular use, the oven quickly looks dirty. But with a few cleaning tips, the oven will be sparkling clean again in a flash. With the right household remedies, you can get rid of splashes and crusts and everything will shine like new.

Backofen reinigen: Die meisten neuen Modelle sind so ausgestattet, dass man sie, ohne groß zu schrubben, sauber bekommt.© iStock
Cleaning the oven: Most new models are equipped so that you can clean them without having to scrub them.

1 Maintaining the appliance regularly

Clean the oven while it is still warm. Remove individual parts such as the wire shelf and baking tray and soak them in diluted vinegar cleaner. And: also clean the seals with water - otherwise they will become brittle from the grease.

2 Make your own steam cleaner

Place the grill rack on the bottom shelf and place a bowl of water with the juice of several lemons on top. Heat the oven to 200 degrees and wait until the "acidic" steam loosens grease and crusts. Then wipe out the oven well.

3 Replace the washing powder

Sprinkle a thin layer on the bottom of the oven and place two layers of damp kitchen paper on top. Leave to work overnight and wipe with water and a cleaning cloth. To be on the safe side, read the operating instructions.

4 Clever use of baking powder

Mix with water to form a thick paste and apply to the stained areas. Alternatively, use baking soda or mix 1 tablespoon of washing soda with 1 liter of water and spray onto the oven. Allow to work in well, then wipe everything out.