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How to clean the oven in 5 minutes: grease and dirt adé with the aluminum trick
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## **How to Clean Your Oven in Just 5 Minutes**
### **Step 1: Remove the Oven Racks**
Take out your oven racks and set them aside. These are often the greasiest part and deserve a deep clean of their own.
### **Step 2: Create an Aluminum Foil Ball**
Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil and crumple it into a medium-sized ball. This will act as your scrubbing tool. It’s abrasive enough to remove grime but gentle enough not to scratch oven surfaces.
### **Step 3: Add Soap and Hot Water**
In a small bowl or directly in the oven (if it’s not electric or gas-powered), mix a bit of grease-fighting dish soap with hot water. Dip the aluminum foil ball into the mixture and start scrubbing.
### **Step 4: Focus on Greasy Spots**
Use circular motions to scrub away burnt-on food and grease. The foil lifts the grime with surprising ease — especially on glass doors and metal surfaces.
### **Step 5: Rinse and Wipe**
Once the gunk is gone, wipe the area with a clean, damp cloth to remove any soap residue. For stubborn spots on racks, you can soak them in a trash bag or bathtub filled with hot soapy water, then scrub with the foil ball.
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## **Bonus Tip: Prevent Future Buildup**
Line the bottom of your oven (never the vents) with a removable oven liner or a sheet of foil to catch drips and spills before they bake on.
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## **Why the Aluminum Trick Works**
Aluminum foil acts as a gentle abrasive, breaking up baked-on food and grease without damaging surfaces. When combined with hot, soapy water, it turns into a surprisingly powerful cleaner — no chemicals required.
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## **Final Thoughts**
If you’re looking to simplify your cleaning routine without sacrificing results, give the aluminum foil trick a try. It’s fast, effective, and uses items you already have in your kitchen. In just five minutes, your oven can go from grimy to gleaming — no heavy scrubbing, no toxic fumes, and no stress.
**Say goodbye to oven grease and dirt — and hello to your cleanest kitchen yet.**
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