{Spring Cleaning} Steam Clean Your Oven

This one took a bit of elbow grease --- the kitchen is turning out to be alot of work. :p But all the projects that I have done have been worth the time and effort and the results speak for themselves. Take a look...

Steam Clean the Microwave

STEP 1: Remove the crumbs and large pieces with a dry rag.
STEP 2: Place a bowl of water in the microwave and cook for 10 minutes to boil.
STEP 3: CAREFULLY remove the hot water and wipe away any remaining food and stains. The steam should have softened and loosened anything that was left.
STEP 4: While you are at it make sure to clean the outside top and sides.

Steam Clean the Oven

 

STEP 1: Boil a large pot of water on the stove.
STEP 2: Place pot of boiling water CAREFULLY into a cold oven and shut the door. Let steam for 20-30 minutes.
STEP 3: CAREFULLY remove the hot water and wipe away any food and stains. Most of the gunk came off without much effort for me - everything on the door sides and back. Cooked on stains (like the spilled apple pie filling in mine) may need to be scrubbed with baking soda and/or steamed a second time.
STEP 4: Finish by cleaning the outside of the oven with a diluted lemon infused vinegar. Stubborn grease can be easily rubbed away with a paste made from baking soda and water. Polish with glass cleaner. Don't forget to wipe the underside of the range hood above the stove top where lots of grease and splatters are hiding.
STEP 5: And why not, since you are on a roll --- move the stove and sweep/mop underneath.