This popular hack is a natural way to clean your ovenbut does it work?
Here’s what cleaning experts say.
Pour enough water in the dish to cover the lemons, making sure they are spread out evenly.
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Preheat your oven to 390 degrees and pop the dish in for 30 minutes.
Once the half hour is up, turn the oven off.
Do Lemons Clean as Well as Chemicals?
One of the most frequent questions when it comes to a non-chemical cleaning method is whether it actually works.
We asked Sarah McAllister, founder and CEO ofGoCleanCo, whether this method is effective or not.
But when it comes to a seriously dirty appliance, she shares her hesitations about the method’s effectiveness.
Baking soda naturally breaks down dirt and grime, and removes unpleasant odors at the same time.
The first method consists of a baking soda paste you could make by adding water.
ensure the oven is cool if you recently used it.
Let the paste sit for up to 30 minutes, then wipe it down with a damp cloth.
Just like the previous method, make a thick but spreadable paste by mixing baking soda and water.
Stir well, then coat the oven interior with the paste using rubber gloves.
Spray the vinegar solution onto the dried paste, then let sit for another 30 minutes.
You should be seeing a chemical reaction at this point, as the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.
Once the 30 minutes is up, grab a damp towel and wipe all the paste off.
