How to Clean a Burnt Oven

Self-Cleaning Ovens

• 1

  Open a window in your home to remove any smoke or odors that may come from the oven.

• 2

  Remove the oven racks and wash them with hot soapy water. Replace the oven racks after you run the self-cleaning function.

• 3

  Set the oven to run through a self-cleaning cycle. Most ovens have a button that you push. Consult your oven’s manufacturer guide if you are unsure.

• 4

  Allow the oven to complete the self-cleaning cycle. Once the oven cools down, you can unlock the door to clean the inside.

• 5

  Wipe down the inside of the oven with a damp washcloth.

• 6

  Remove tough oven stains by soaking a washcloth with ammonia. Place the washcloth over the stain for 30 minutes and then wipe the oven with a clean washcloth. Rinse the oven with clean water and dry it with a towel.

Regular Ovens

• 7

  Wipe up spills in the oven once it cools down

• 8

  Place 1/2 cup of ammonia into a glass bowl. Set the bowl in the oven and close the door. Do not turn on the oven, and leave the ammonia in the oven for at least four hours.

• 9

  Remove the ammonia from the oven and pour it into a bowl with 1 quart of warm water.

• 10

  Wipe the inside of the oven down with the ammonia solution, rinse the inside of the oven with clean water and dry it thoroughly.

• 11

  Apply a commercial oven cleaner to the burnt oven if stains remain. Follow the instructions on the product carefully to prevent damage to the oven.