How Do I Clean the Inside Glass of My Oven Door?
Baking-on grease and food splatters can make your oven door difficult to see out of, which is why it is essential that it is regularly cleaned.
Start by consulting your appliance manual for specific cleaning instructions, then, when the oven has cooled down, use a lint-free cloth or paper towel to wipe down its exterior door.
1. Baking Soda
Baking soda is an inexpensive, natural cleaner that can effectively remove grease and grime from an oven door glass. Simply combine half a cup of baking soda with three tablespoons of water in a paste form and apply to create a thick coating over your surface – then let sit for at least 20 minutes before using nonabrasive tools such as sponge or scour pad to scrub away.
If the stains are particularly stubborn, use a single-edge razor blade to scrape away baked-on grease from the glass surface. After doing so, rinse it with warm water and dry with another cloth before wiping with another clean towel.
An immaculate oven glass can make any kitchen appear brand new again, so it’s worth making the effort to clean off any built-up grease or gunk that accumulates from overusing an appliance. There are plenty of home cleaning solutions that can restore it back to its original shine; alternatively, store-bought chemical cleaners may provide more potency.
If your oven has become more filthy than can be cleaned with glass cleaner and cloth alone, consult your oven manual for tips on how to take more drastic action. Before taking such steps yourself, ask someone else to assist and remove the door panel in order to slide out the pane of glass safely and carefully. When done, use a vacuum with crevice attachment to vacuum up debris between layers of oven glass; after this has been accomplished use another vacuum to vacuum outside and inside before replacing door and locking securely before using oven again.
2. Vinegar
Outer oven door glasses tend to see less spillage, with occasional drips being easily wiped away by wiping with paper towel or cloth. On the contrary, inner door glasses may become stained by baked-on food stains which make it appear grungy and smudge-prone. To clean this area of your oven safely and quickly, try mixing baking soda paste with vinegar or lemon juice and allow it to sit on any stains for several minutes until the baking soda starts working; once this has set in, use non-scratch scrub pads such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or non-abrasive sponge to wipe it cleanly off before wiping it all with microfiber cloth for streak-free results!
For stubborn grease stains that refuse to disappear with either of the previous methods, try using a razor blade held at 45 degrees at an angle to gently scrape away any stubborn build-up. Or try a pumice stick typically used on feet – though be sure to test this first in a small area so as not to scratch glass surfaces.
To reach the inside of an oven door glass, it’s necessary to open your oven and consult your appliance manual on how to disassemble if necessary. After disassembling, make sure you dry it off thoroughly before reassembling it – using either a yardstick, long spoon or narrow stick as necessary between panes of glass for thorough cleaning – be sure to wrap any such implement in a towel to prevent scratching on either pane of glass or frame! Once your work is finished, follow your manual’s instructions when reassembling it back together again!
3. Water
See clearly through an oven window is essential when it comes to cooking, but over time the window may become dirty and streaked. To help maintain cleanliness in this regard, regularly wipe down with a Swedish cloth moistened with vinegar or water; this will reduce grime buildup and give your glass door its signature shine!
An all-natural way of cleaning the interior of your oven door is with baking soda and water, creating a paste out of baking soda and water that serves as an all-purpose cleaning agent. Combine half or one full cup of baking soda with just enough water to create a shaving cream-like paste and spread it across your open oven door for 15 minutes before wiping away with damp cloth before thoroughly rinsing off window and window frame with water. Any stubborn grease can be gently scraped away using razor blade.
Clean the space between the panes of glass that make up your oven door is often one of the toughest tasks, according to Burkey. To gain access, dismantle it – be sure to consult your manual first – or alternatively use a long stick like a yardstick wrapped with towel as a scrubber between panes of glass in your oven door.
This hack is both fast and effective; moreover, it’s safe for both your oven and the environment by not using harsh chemical cleaners to do it. Furthermore, this method saves both money and space; all it requires is purchasing one stick of wood rather than several bottles of commercial cleaners that you will likely discard after just a few uses.
4. Soap
If your glass oven door is particularly grimy and sticky, use grease-cutting dish soap on a cloth to wipe it clean before rinsing and drying thoroughly afterwards.
Use a non-scratch and non-abrasive scrub pad to easily get rid of stubborn residue, or try spraying a mixture of one part vinegar and one part water onto the glass surface and wiping clean afterwards – vinegar is an effective natural cleaner that dissolves grease and dirt quickly leaving your oven glass sparkling clean and streak-free!
If you still see smudges or stains after cleaning your oven door, more vigorous scouring may be required to get them off. A non-scratch scour pad such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser should help gently loosen stubborn build-up without scratching the glass surface. Don’t forget to wipe down both the outside and inside surfaces as well!
Outer oven glass typically receives less spillage, so light smudges or stains may appear on it. Lightly soiled outer oven glass usually only requires wiping down with damp cloth or sponge; if sticky areas persist, using a paste made from baking soda and water could help loosen stubborn grease splatters more effectively.
For effective cleaning between the panes of glass on an oven door, it may be necessary to unscrew its hinges. In such a situation, referring to your owner’s manual can provide guidance as to how best to do this safely and effectively. Alternatively, wrapping a long stick like a yardstick in a barely damp cleaning cloth and inserting between both layers of glass may work just as effectively in scrubbng away grime.
5. Scrub Brush
Based on the condition and design of your oven door, you may be able to clean the space between its glass panes without completely disassembling it. Consult your user manual for specific instructions; use a long stick like a yardstick wrapped in cloth or one of the special tools designed specifically for this task (such as Invisible Glass Reach and Clean Tool or Coralpearl Gap Cleaning Scrub Brush) to reach between panes and scrub off any gunk or grease build-up; alternatively try paint scraper razor gadgets found at most hardware stores!
If your oven door is particularly grimy and stained, a store-bought chemical-based cleaner, such as Rejuvenate Glass and Ceramic Cooktop and Oven Cleaner and Restorer or Easy-Off may be required to bring back its appearance. Follow manufacturer instructions when applying these cleaners before rinsing thoroughly with water. For stubborn brown stains on glass surfaces that cannot be removed easily by conventional means, try applying a paste composed of baking soda and water directly onto them for 20 minutes before wiping off with damp microfiber cloth cloths.
For stubborn deposits and streaks on the interior of your oven glass that won’t budge, non-abrasive pads like non-scratch scour pads or Mr. Clean Magic Erasers may help remove them more effectively. Before using these products on any noticeable areas of glass surfaces, be sure to conduct an inconspicuous test patch of glass first to ensure they won’t cause damage. Once residue has been cleared away, wipe with damp cloths to eliminate any leftover suds before drying thoroughly before reassembling oven doors.
