Overview
- Step-by-step methods include salt heated 30–50 minutes at about 50°C, natron (about 50 g with water) soaked for hours or heated 20 minutes at 100°C, and vinegar steam for roughly 20 minutes at 200°C using apple or wine vinegar.
- Additional options cover a baking-powder paste left 30 minutes or overnight, denture-cleaner tabs dissolved and heated for about 60 minutes at 100°C, fruit peels for aluminum, and cola soaks for several hours.
- Material safety is stressed, with advice to avoid steel wool or scraping tools and to skip strong alkaline cleaners or denture tabs on aluminum trays to prevent surface damage.
- Prevention tips recommend cleaning immediately after use, using baking paper or reusable mats, and considering pyrolytic ovens that can self-clean with pyrolysis-compatible trays left inside.
- A quick oven-window hack explains removing the door and taking out the glass for easier access, with instructions varying by model and the manual advised for guidance.