Ditch the Chemicals and Clean your Oven Naturally

The use of natural cleaning agents is on the rise worldwide. Conservationists are concerned with the environmental impact of harsh cleaning chemicals, even those cleared by worldwide health organizations. Some of the chemicals in common use today leave toxic residue on surfaces, including your oven. Do you want lye — a dangerous and potentially deadly substance — on the surface you use to cook?

Thankfully, natural cleaning agents are just as powerful as chemical cleaners, if you use them properly. Chances are, you even have the ingredients at home already. Your shopping list is simple; lemon juice, baking soda and white vinegar. With these three items, even the toughest charred-on food residue is easy to clean.

For the lightest basic clean, use diluted or undiluted lemon juice on a sponge or cleaning cloth. Some light scrubbing with help the acid break down oils and stuck food, allowing you to wipe it away and leave your oven smelling fresh. If lemon doesn’t work, sprinkle some baking soda on the area and spray it with a bit of water. Let that mixture sit for a few hours or overnight, then wipe away the char. If even that doesn’t work, try again, using vinegar instead of water. This mixture will bubble and eat away at the stuck food, allowing you to clean it up.

What happens if you clean your oven only to find it has stopped working? The answer is to contact Diggers Electrical Services. Diggers Electrical is the premier electrician Northern Beaches homeowners love, with a trusted reputation since 1994. Oven repairs, fault finding and full electrical renovations are just some of the services Diggers Electrical offers. Simply visit their website for a complete list of services and contact information. Your electrical system will thank you.

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