Can You Clean An Oven With A Dishwasher Tablet?
Cleaning the oven is a task that no one really wants to do, isn’t it? We’re always looking for the best and easiest ways to clean – so, can you clean an oven with a dishwasher tablet? It turns out this is actually a very good way of doing it! We’re going to find out the best ways to clean your oven, using this slightly surprising method.
Can You Clean An Oven With A Dishwasher Tablet?
The short and easy answer is yes, you can – and in fact it is a great way to clean out even the dirtiest oven!
Dishwasher tablets contain some really useful cleaning enzymes, that are designed to cut through grease and other nasties that might find their way into your oven.
This is a really good way to clean an oven, and it removes the need for expensive oven cleaners, lots of scrubbing, and harsh chemicals.
- Take a bowl of warm water, and a couple of dishwasher tablets (you’ll want the pressed powder ones, not the gel pods).
- Dip the tablet in the water for long enough that it soaks up some liquid, but not too long so that it starts to crumble.
- Use the tablet like a sponge, and gently scrub it along the areas you want to clean – use a circular motion to get to all the areas.
- Wipe away any residue with a damp cloth, and repeat if you can still see dirty patches.
This technique works especially well on the glass of the oven door, but it will also help to clean out the rest of your oven.
Why Put A Dishwasher Tablet In Your Oven Overnight?
You absolutely can put a dishwasher tablet in your oven, and you can leave it in there overnight.
However, without some input from you, it won’t magically clean your oven all by itself!
You will have to put in some effort, and a little bit of elbow grease, to help your dishwasher tablets to clean your oven.
It’s a super easy oven cleaning hack; the concentrated dishwashing properties of dishwashing tablets WILL clean your oven… But it also requires input from you.
Slightly dampen the dishwashing tablet, and use it as if you were using a sponge – the cleaning properties will cut through the grease and grime of your oven.
This is a much easier method than using soap and a sponge – and a cheaper option than getting a professional in to clean your oven.
Can I Use Dish Detergent To Clean Oven?
Dish detergent is a great way to clean your oven. This stuff is designed to cut through grease and baked on food, so it’s a great option!
If you want to use dish detergent to clean your oven, there are better and worse ways to do it. Let’s look at the best ways:
- Start by scraping off the worst baked on parts with a knife (be careful to not damage the actual oven walls as you do this).
- Next, wet a sponge and squeeze a few drops of dish detergent onto the scrubber side of it.
- Wipe the walls and base of the oven with this mixture, scrubbing gently as you do so.
- Let the mixture soak in for a few minutes, to allow the detergent to do its job (you can add a little more water to harder baked-on areas).
- Scrub hard at the areas that have the most caked on food particles, until you see them start to lift off.
- Rinse the area with a clean sponge and some fresh water.
- Repeat the process until your oven is as shiny and clean as the day you first got it!
What Should I Not Use To Clean My Oven?
Cleaning the oven, although it’s not the most fun job, should be done once in a while to keep your kitchen clean and your food delicious.
It’s not too difficult to do, but there are one or two things you should look out for when cleaning your oven:
- Don’t use overly harsh chemicals. This can leave unpleasant residue, and can even affect the flavour of your cooking.
- Avoid scrubbing too hard. Although you will need a little elbow grease to get rid of baked-on food, take care not to damage the surface of your oven.
- Make sure you remove the racks. These will almost certainly need cleaning themselves, plus you will be able to reach more of the oven with the added space.
- Always check the manual. Some ovens have specific instructions for cleaning, so make sure you are doing the right thing for your particular model.
- Preheat the oven. Warming the oven before you clean it makes the cleaning much easier – just heat to around 200F 15 minutes before you start (and remember to turn it off!)
Follow these few simple rules, and your oven cleaning experience should be as easy and effective as it can be.
How Do You Clean The Worst Oven In The UK?
Even the most filthy, disgusting oven can be cleaned so that it looks like it’s brand new again – and it’s not actually that difficult!
Add white vinegar to baking soda and mix it into a thick paste. Spread this liberally all over your oven, and leave it to sit for a good half hour.
Using an old toothbrush, gently scrub at any areas with very hard, baked-on food or stains.
Wipe the mixture away with a clean, damp cloth – then sit back and admire the sparkling inside of your oven!
You can, of course, use shop bought oven cleaners – simply follow the instructions for the best results.
If your oven is beyond your capabilities, why not call in a professional oven cleaner? These guys are experts, and will come to your house to do your dirty work for you!
No matter how filthy your oven is, there is always hope, and you can always get good results from cleaning it – whichever method you go for.
This great video gives you some useful tips on the best ways to clean your oven:
Final Words
Although cleaning the oven is probably the task that we all enjoy the least, thankfully there are a few products out there that make it really easy – and dishwasher tablets are one of these!
Make your job a lot easier – and your oven a lot cleaner – with this super simple hack that makes it look like your oven has been cleaned professionally.
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Nicky Ellis
Nicky is an editor-in-chief at Clean House Fast. She is a mum of three and lives in London with her family. She enjoys keeping her house stylish and clean as much as her morning yoga sessions.
