The procedure to follow
1. Preheat the empty oven to 100 °C: gentle heat will activate cleaning.
2. Place the tablet on a baking tray and pour a drizzle of hot water to melt it.
3. Crumple an aluminum foil and place it directly on the most dirty areas. It will act as a dirt magnet and remove residue.
4. Leave on for about two hours: the tablet dissolves the fat deeply.
5. Remove the aluminum, wipe with a damp sponge... and admire: the dirt magically disappears!
Why does it work so well?
Dishwasher tablets are packed with ultra-powerful degreasers, specially designed to remove food residue. By slightly heating the oven, their action is increased tenfold: they penetrate and dissolve the most stubborn dirt. As for aluminum foil, it acts as a gentle exfoliant, without ever scratching your surfaces.
100% natural alternatives to try
If you prefer an even greener approach, here are two other proven solutions.
The baking soda and lemon duo
Mix three tablespoons of baking soda with the juice of a lemon to make a paste. Apply it to dirty areas, leave for 30 minutes, then wipe with a damp sponge and rinse. Guaranteed result: bicarbonate degreases and neutralizes odors, while lemon disinfects and perfumes.
White vinegar in steam mode
Fill a baking dish with a mixture of water and white vinegar. Heat at 120 °C for 30 minutes. The steam removes the residue, all you have to do is wipe with a clean cloth. Vinegar dissolves grease and disinfects, while the heat softens stubborn dirt.
Reflexes that change everything for an oven that is always clean
To avoid major cleanings, adopt these three simple habits: wipe off any splashes after each cooking, place a sheet of parchment paper under your dishes to prevent overflows, and give a wipe with white vinegar once a week. Thanks to these grandmother's tips, cleaning the oven will never be a chore again. Test them quickly and rediscover an impeccable, effortless and chemistry-free oven!
