Cleaning Oven Door Glass

Leaving the oven door stained and soiled is not such a good idea. The grease and oil arising from the cooking pot settle on the glass door of the oven. When it's left as it is, the grease film continues to thicken. Besides the unhygienic conditions developing in the kitchen, the sullied look of the oven glass door gives a terrible picture to guests coming home. Am sure they won't want to try your baked dishes then! Though cleaning the oven door can be an irritating task for most of us, it has to be cleaned. By paying heed to some useful oven door cleaning tips mentioned below, cleaning the oven door will not seem all that daunting.

Removing the Oven Door

To remove the oven door, the first step is to ensure the gas and other power supplies are turned off. Open the door to its maximum open position. By holding the oven door firmly, push it slightly upwards. Following this upward movement, there comes a noise from the hinges. The hinges begin to give way and come loose from the oven base. If the hinges do not come out of their socket, you could use a screwdriver to help with the unscrewing. The self cleaning oven available these days have hinges that can be unscrewed. Carefully lift the oven door out and place it on the ground with some cloth lined on the floor.

Oven Door Glass Cleaning

It is not necessary to remove the glass door. Removing it is also all right, so do what pleases you. Next step is cleaning it.

Step 1: Appropriate Gear
Before beginning any cleaning process, make sure you have the right gear on. Even if you are not using the commercial cleaning products, it is a must to wear rubber gloves and a full-sleeved shirt.

Step 2: Ventilation
The next step is also common to all cleaning procedures. It's about good ventilation. The fumes from cleaning products can be noxious, which is why it is important to keep the area ventilated. Open the windows of the kitchen and switch on the fan.

Step 3: Cleaning Solution
You could either buy the commercial oven cleaning spray or you can prepare your own cleaning solution. Take baking soda in a bowl and make a paste of it by adding some white vinegar.

Step 4: Cleaning
Using a dry cloth, dust the oven off any loose dirt and debris. Next, using a clean sponge apply the cleaning solution of your choice or the spray onto the oven glass door. Oven cleaning spray is not abrasive and seems to satisfy many people. Never spray the cleaner directly on the glass, as it can damage the glass door. Always spray it onto the cloth first and then rub it on. Allow the baking soda paste to sit on the glass for ten minutes. Then wipe it off with a soft cloth.

Step 5: Soap Water Cleanse
In tepid water add some dish washing liquid and dab this solution onto the glass with a sponge. For tougher stains use steel wool to scrub. Next, use a clean cloth to wipe off the solution. Use another cloth dipped in clean water to rinse off all the soap. Clean all the corners dry. The glass door will be shiny clean. If you have detached the door, then replace it.

Cleaning the door glass becomes easier if you do it after every bake. This prevents the buildup of oil and grease and makes cleaning easier. The older the stains, the more difficult it is to remove and the more elbow grease required. Nevertheless, it's never too late to begin cleaning your oven door.