How to Clean Oven Racks with Soda Crystals
Let the bath do the scrubbing: a shallow Soda Crystals soak softens baked-on grease on oven racks and grill trays.
Takes 30 minutes to overnight
What you’ll need
- 200 g Soda Crystals
- Hot water
- Magic Sponge or Scourer
- Rubber gloves
Method
- Simply run a shallow amount of hot water into your bathtub and add 200 grams of Soda Crystals.
- Place your oven racks and grill tray into the Soda Crystals solution and let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or even better, overnight.
- Use a Magic Sponge or scourer and gently scrub off any grime, then rinse well with clean water and give them a light dry.
To clean your oven racks and grill tray
Racks are too big for the sink and hard to scrub. A long soak lets the solution reach every bar.
The science: Sodium carbonate (PubChem, NIH) →
Whilst Soda Crystals are a natural cleaning wonder, there are some things that should not be cleaned with them because of their abrasive properties (can scratch delicate surfaces).
Polished/Waxed/Lacquered Surfaces:
Due to its abrasiveness, Soda Crystals should not be used on fibreglass or polished/waxed surfaces as they may cause damage. The same applies to lacquered or varnished surfaces as Soda Crystals can damage the lacquer and leave a dull finish.
Aluminium:
Soda Crystals should not be used on aluminium products, such as aluminium pans, utensils, or window frames. This is because Soda Crystals can corrode aluminium and will discolour them.
Store Soda Crystals in a labelled airtight container in a cool and dry place, out of reach of kids and pets. Get a container with a tight seal, such as our glass jars to maximise its shelf life, but it also makes it easier to scoop out when needed for cleaning.
Whilst Soda Crystals are a very environmentally friendly and safe Natural Cleaning ingredient, it is important to bear in mind that it is still a chemical. As such the powder can still cause damage and irritation if handled incorrectly.
It is not edible, should not be inhaled, and can damage eyes (flush the exposed areas with large quantities of water). Wear gloves when cleaning with Soda Crystals as prolonged contact with the skin when used in high concentrations can also cause irritation.
B&M Pro-Tip:
Less chemical, more time: an overnight soak does the hard work, so you hardly need to scrub. Let’s talk cleaning →
Quick questions
Will it mark my bath?
Lay an old towel underneath and rinse the bath well afterwards.
Can I soak the grill pan too?
Yes, as long as it isn’t aluminium.
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