Cleaning: Oven

: To see your reflection (and your food) again, a paste of baking soda and water left for 20 minutes can remove that hazy brown film [29, 32].

Oven cleaning is often the most dreaded kitchen chore, but mastering it can transform your cooking space from a grease trap into a spotless sanctuary [37]. While it’s tempting to hit the "self-clean" button, many experts warn against it due to high-heat fire hazards, potential damage to oven components, and horrendous odors [2, 15]. OVEN CLEANING

: After wiping away the paste with a damp cloth, spritz the remaining residue with white vinegar . The resulting fizz helps lift the last bits of dirt for a final wipe-down [10, 12, 16]. Quick Maintenance Hacks : To see your reflection (and your food)