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Kitchen

How to Clean Oven Glass

Keeping your oven glass clean isn't just about appearance -- it's about hygiene and performance. Here's how to do it right, with the supplies you probably already have at home.

What You'll Need

  • Baking soda
  • White vinegar
  • Soft cloth
  • Razor scraper (for outer glass only)
  • Dish soap

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Make a baking soda paste

    Mix baking soda with a small amount of water to form a thick paste.

  2. 2

    Apply to the glass

    Spread the paste over the entire glass surface, focusing on burnt-on stains. Let sit for 15-30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Spray with vinegar

    Spray white vinegar over the paste to start a fizzing reaction that lifts stuck-on grease.

  4. 4

    Wipe clean

    Wipe with a damp soft cloth in circular motions. The grime should come off easily after sitting.

  5. 5

    Polish with dish soap

    Apply a drop of dish soap to a damp cloth and polish the glass for a streak-free finish.

Pro Tips

  • TIPSome ovens allow access between the inner and outer glass panels for cleaning -- consult your manual.
  • TIPNever use razor blades on the inner oven glass, which has a special coating. Razors are only for the outer glass.
  • TIPClean oven glass after every major cooking session to prevent baked-on grease from accumulating.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • XUsing oven cleaner on the glass, which can leave streaks and damage protective coatings.
  • XScraping the inner glass with razor blades, which damages the special coating.
  • XCleaning while hot, which can crack the glass from thermal shock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Baking soda paste, applied for 15-30 minutes, sprayed with vinegar, then wiped clean.