12 Jul 2023 How to Clean Your Cooktop and Oven in Under 30 Minutes

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If you dread cleaning your oven and cooktop, you’re not alone. According to research, behind cleaning toilets, the most disliked household chore of all is cleaning the inside of an oven. However, tackling the not-so-popular household chore can be done easily and in under 30 minutes, says cleaning expert and founder of residential cleaning service ChirpChirp, Robin Murphy.

1. Oven Cleaning: Use a Pumice Stone

The first method recommended by Murphy is using a pumice stone. “A pumice stone can scrape away grime without the need for chemicals or dwell time,” she says. “It’s important to be careful so you don’t scratch the oven.”

2. Oven Cleaning: Baking Soda and Vinegar

Baking soda and vinegar, two of the most multi-tasking household products, can also be used. “Sprinkle baking soda over the bottom of the oven and then spray with vinegar. It will begin to foam. Wait 15 minutes and you can wipe away the grime,” she suggests.

3. Oven Cleaning: Heat-Assisted Cleaning

You can also use heat from the oven to aid in your cleaning. “Warm up the oven on low heat for a few minutes to warm the oven and then turn it off. Use a scraper to remove the softened grime (but be careful not to burn yourself),” she says.