It's no secret that cleaning the oven or microwave is one of the least favorite things to do. Fat eats into the walls, carbon deposits cannot be washed off, and chemicals leave an odor and require gloves. But there is an easier and safer way.
Take a bowl and mix:
- 3 tbsp. spoons of white mustard,
- 2 tbsp. spoons of baking soda,
- 2 tbsp. spoons of vinegar 9%,
- 100 ml warm water.
Stir until the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply the mixture with a brush or sponge to the interior surfaces of the oven or microwave. Leave for 20–30 minutes, or for heavily soiled areas up to 1 hour. Then rinse with warm water and wipe dry.
Mustard softens fat, soda absorbs odors, and vinegar dissolves limescale and disinfects. The product does not scratch the coating, does not smell of chemicals and is suitable even for enameled surfaces.
Use this composition once every 2-3 weeks, and the oven will always be free of soot and greasy stains.
Question and answer:
How to clean old grease from the oven without chemicals?
Use a paste of mustard, soda and vinegar. Apply to the walls, leave for 20–60 minutes, then rinse. The composition gently softens carbon deposits without scratching.
Can mustard be used to clean the oven?
Yes, mustard contains essential oils and acids that effectively break down fatty deposits. Both powder and ready-made without sugar and dyes are suitable.
Why shouldn't you use steel wool when cleaning your oven?
They scratch the enamel and non-stick coating, which accelerates the appearance of new contaminants. It is better to use a soft sponge or silicone brush.
