One of the most difficult parts of the kitchen interior to clean is the oven rack. Fat, food residues and sauces accumulate in the corners of this handy accessory after each use, brown in heat and encrust deep in the metal.
Even cleaning the grate after each use can be a very tedious task, especially if you don’t have a large sink where the grate fits perfectly for scrubbing. Cleaning grates may be easier than you think. The most important thing is to know grandma’s tricks and know which cleaning products are best for softening food residues and fats and removing them almost without rubbing.
We give you the best cleaning tips for an impeccable oven, using only natural products that you surely have in your kitchen or that you can buy at very affordable prices.
Dirty and crispy oven, only then you can effortlessly take everything out
Do not wait until too much dirt and grease has accumulated on the grate. The more dirt that accumulates on the grates and the more often you use them to cook your food, the harder it will be to remove that dirt. Food and fat residues burn and harden at high oven temperatures and are difficult to remove. The experts advise cleaning the inside of the oven after each use, just as we would with any other kitchen appliance that gets dirty. Let’s see how to clean crispy oven racks with this simple trick!
Dirty oven, everyone starts using a ball of aluminum foil!
Before you start with the oven rack cleaning tips, you should check the recommendations of each manufacturer. However, there are cheaper ovens that can have more delicate grids. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid using abrasive cleaning agents such as bleach or ammonia.
A trick to clean a very dirty or rusty oven rack, which is especially common when grilling, is to cover the entire surface with grease such as oil or melted butter. Even though it’s a stainless steel grill that has accumulated a lot of dirt, this technique is useful for removing the most stubborn residue.
When the grill is slightly hot (to avoid burns), spread a generous layer of oil or butter until the entire surface is well covered. This grease acts as a lubricant to remove rust and dirt from the metal of the grills.
Instead of scrubbing with a brush or sponge, we use something harder. Make a ball of aluminum foil to rub the areas where most of the dirt has settled. The final step is to remove the grease residues adhering to the metal. For this purpose, we use a natural product based on baking soda.
Cover the grates with very hot water and sprinkle with baking soda. Let it rest for about 4 hours or just 30 minutes if the grill isn’t too dirty. Finish the process with the help of a sponge or toothbrush and scrub the hard-to-reach areas where dirt still remains. Rinse thoroughly with clean, fresh water, allow to dry and put the oven racks back on. With this simple trick you can get clean, like-new oven racks!
