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SnowWtch · 09-22-2012, 07:52 AM

I cooked bacon in my oven a few weeks ago but didn't realize what a mess it made in the oven until today. I can't clean it with soap and water and can't use chemicals because of my asthma. Anyone know of a homemade or non-chemical oven cleaner for baked in cleaning? Thanks!

Colleen27 · 09-22-2012, 08:33 AM

I'm not sure how it would work on something as greasy as a bacon mess, but I just put a pan of vinegar and water in my oven and turn it on for a little while. The steam usually loosens the gunk enough to clean it out. You can toss a lemon (quarter, squeeze the juice into the water, then toss in pieces as well) into the pan for a nice scent too.

Baking soda, water, and lemon juice mixed up into a paste works pretty well on parts that need more scrubbing.

Mic · 09-22-2012, 11:32 AM

Sprinkle baking soda in the oven---be generous---sprinkle a lot. I usually spray a little white vinegar on it as well from a spray bottle. Let it sit a while, then use hot, soapy water and a good sponge to clean. I quit using chemicals years ago because of my son's allegies. I use baking soda and dishwashing liquid to clean my tub, shower, and sinks (mix a drop or two of dishwashing liquid with the baking soda to make a paste that looks like cake frosting). I disinfect them afterward by spraying a homemade solution of borax and essential oils or lemon juice on them. My drains have worked so well since I quit using chemicals.

09-22-2012, 07:52 AM	#1
SnowWtch DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: G-ville, FL Posts: 1,850	Looking for Non-Chemical Oven Cleaner. I cooked bacon in my oven a few weeks ago but didn't realize what a mess it made in the oven until today. I can't clean it with soap and water and can't use chemicals because of my asthma. Anyone know of a homemade or non-chemical oven cleaner for baked in cleaning? Thanks! __________________ March 2009-La Quinta, June 6-7, 2009-POP, Oct 3-4, 2009-AKL, Dec 3-5, 2009-AKL, Dec 18-21, 2009-POR, May 28-30, 2010-La Quinta, Dec 2-5, 2010-POP, 2011-La Quinta, March 25-27, 2011, Hampton Inn, May 27-29, 2011, Sept 30-Oct 2, 2011-La Quinta, May 29-June 1, 2012-Renaissance Orlando Sea World, June 1-2, 2012- La Quinta, March 15-17, 2013 La Quinta

09-22-2012, 08:33 AM	#2
Colleen27 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 13,960	I'm not sure how it would work on something as greasy as a bacon mess, but I just put a pan of vinegar and water in my oven and turn it on for a little while. The steam usually loosens the gunk enough to clean it out. You can toss a lemon (quarter, squeeze the juice into the water, then toss in pieces as well) into the pan for a nice scent too. Baking soda, water, and lemon juice mixed up into a paste works pretty well on parts that need more scrubbing. __________________ ~~Colleen & Crew~~ POR 10/05 ~ BC 08/07 ~ WL 01/08 ~ CBR 12/09 ~ POP 03/11 TR/ DR POP 1/12 TR ~ ASSp 5/12 ~ CSR 3/13 ~ POP 4/13 Tickerless no more... How a Year Off Became a Year of Disney Magic! PTR My Training Blog - From Fluffy to Fit: A Pooh Sized Runner's Quest to Run Disney

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09-22-2012, 11:32 AM	#3
Mic They can take away my freedom but they can't take away my FOTL! Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: NC Posts: 1,371	Sprinkle baking soda in the oven---be generous---sprinkle a lot. I usually spray a little white vinegar on it as well from a spray bottle. Let it sit a while, then use hot, soapy water and a good sponge to clean. I quit using chemicals years ago because of my son's allegies. I use baking soda and dishwashing liquid to clean my tub, shower, and sinks (mix a drop or two of dishwashing liquid with the baking soda to make a paste that looks like cake frosting). I disinfect them afterward by spraying a homemade solution of borax and essential oils or lemon juice on them. My drains have worked so well since I quit using chemicals.