How to Clean Oven Racks with No Chemicals

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You have grimy oven racks. I have grimy oven racks. We ALL have grimy oven racks. No news there. BUT, did you know that you can get those racks clean without harsh chemicals, using basic stuff from your cupboards? Yup. Just follow these easy steps to get those racks sparkly clean—at least for the time being.

How to easily clean oven racks with DIY cleaner

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Things You’ll Need

  • Baking soda

  • Distilled white vinegar

  • Scouring pad

  • Spray bottle

DIY Oven Rack Cleaner Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Step 1: Put Racks into Tub

Place the rack in a bathtub or a basin large enough to fit the entire rack.

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Ready to start cleaning!

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Step 2: Spray Racks with Vinegar

Fill your spray bottle with vinegar, then liberally spray the rack.

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Step 3: Sprinkle on the Soda

Next, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda all over the racks to coat them.

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

That fizzing means its cleaning power is being unleashed!

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Step 4: Soak and Sit

Now, fill the tub or basin with hot water, ensuring that the rack is fully submerged. Leave it to soak for 10 minutes (or longer). You’ll notice some of the built-up food residue start to melt away.

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Step 5: Scrub

Remove the racks from the water, then scrub off the softened gunk and grime. If extra cleaning power is needed, coat with more vinegar and baking soda before scrubbing.

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed until your racks are sparkling clean!

Cleaning oven racks with vinegar and baking soda

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