Dirty, grimy oven? Clean it easily using hydrogen peroxide

Some cook every day, while others do so only occasionally. However, everyone has to clean the inside of the oven at some point. All cooking leaves some traces of dirt and grime and some foods can be "dirtier" to cook than others (for example, think of the spitting caused by roasting certain foods).

So, how best to go about cleaning the inside of the oven? Well, by using hydrogen peroxide - and a few other ingredients - you can achieve fantastic results. Read on to find out more:

Use hydrogen peroxide to clean the oven

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Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent ally for cleaning at home, including when dealing with stubborn dirt and grime in/on the oven.

The best way to use hydrogen peroxide is to mix it with other ingredients in order to create a cream that can easily adhere to the oven walls and remain stuck on for a while. After a bit of a wait, all the dirt can be easily removed, using a cloth or brush.

To make this cream, use the following: 3 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate, 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide and 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent (or liquid Marseille soap). Mix well and apply it to the dirty oven surfaces. In the meantime, boil some water in a pot and then place this inside the oven.

Close the door and leave this to act overnight: the combined action of the hot steam given off by the pot with the cleaning paste you have applied, will be able to soften the dirt to the point that you can remove it easily with a sponge the next day.

Use the residual heat of the oven for easier cleaning

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Since neglecting cleaning the oven leads to having to work harder later, it's always preferable to tackle this chore as soon as possible. So, the next time you notice that your cooking has made a mess, try this: wait for the oven to cool down a bit, (so you won't burn yourself while cleaning it), and in the meantime, prepare a spray bottle with equal parts water and vinegar, or with warm water into which you've dissolved a few drops of dish soap and a couple of tablespoons of baking soda.

While the oven is still warm (but not hot), and there is no risk of burning yourself, spray the dirty surfaces. Close the door and wait for the oven to cool down completely. Once cool, you can then use a sponge to remove the dirt, which should have softened up in the meantime.

This will be one less thing to worry about before your next major cooking session!