I have to admit, I never really paid attention to the inside of my oven door. I simply ignored the fact that baked-on food had been accumulating for years. While there are lots of tips and tricks on how to clean an oven door, I discovered one that works in minutes, no matter how bad the burnt-on mess.
THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED USING A MUCH BETTER METHOD!
The first time I cleaned an oven door, I used a combination of baking soda and water. And it did work…
Here’s the original before and after…
Then I discovered the power of a pumice stone when I cleaned my glass stovetop. It works so much faster than baking soda paste and requires much less scrubbing.
Let me start by showing you an embarrassing picture of my oven door. I had not cleaned it the (almost) decade we’ve lived in our house; that is years of greasy, grimey, baked-on food.
Yuck!
What You Need to Clean An Oven Door
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Ingredients Needed to Clean A Glass Oven Door
- All Purpose Cleaner– I used my DIY all purpose cleaner, but if you have a different cleaner, you can use that as well.
- Glass Cleaner– I used my black tea glass cleaner, but again, if you have something else, that’s fine too.
Supplies Needed to Clean Brown Stains From An Oven Door
- Pumice Stone
- Swedish Dish Cloth– Any dish cloth will work, I have just fallen in love with Swedish dish cloths
- Window Cleaning Cloth– Window cloths are amazing when it comes to cleaning glass, but paper towels will work as well.
How to Clean An Oven Door In Minutes
Start by cleaning the oven door with an all purpose cleaner to remove any loose debris and wipe it up with a dish cloth.
Then grab a pumice stone and wet it down with water. This is important! Using a dry pumice stone means a higher likelihood of scratching the glass. I bought ones specifically designed for cleaning. They seem less dense than ones used in skincare, so keep that in mind.
It is also important to wet down the surface of the glass on the oven door.
It is highly recommended that you test this method on a small area to make sure the surface doesn’t scratch or cause any unwanted damage before proceeding.
Once tested on a small area, start gently rubbing the wet pumice stone on any area with burnt-on grime.
Continue scrubbing in small areas, wiping away any debris with a dish cloth. Depending on the level of grime on the oven door, you will most likely need to rinse the pumice stone several times during the cleaning process to remove any accumulation of grease.
Keep in mind that both the pumice stone and glass surface should be kept wet throughout the cleaning process.
Once all the grease and burnt-on mess has been cleaned and wiped away, spray the door with glass cleaner.
And wipe with a window cloth (or paper towel).
If your oven door has any nooks and crannies, use a cotton swab to clean out any dust and/or debris.
And here’s the result!
As a reminder… here’s the before and after!
I’d say that was one successful cleaning tip!
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Common Questions About Cleaning An Oven Door
Does the Pumice Stone Scratch Glass?
Pumice stones should not scratch glass if used properly. You need to wet the pumice stone and it’s also best to wet the glass surface you’re cleaning. Then use gentle pressure when scrubbing. If you are concerned about it, test the pumice stone on a small area first to make sure your glass surface doesn’t scratch with its use.
How Do You Clean Between A Glass Oven Door?
Honestly, I have never cleaned between our glass oven door, but I know many people want that extra shine, so I’m going to suggest this YouTube video, which shares how to remove your oven door, how to unscrew the door to get to the interior glass, and also, how to clean it. It’s up to you whether you want to use the same cleaning products mentioned in the video, or go with something a more natural.
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Cleaning oven glass is always a challenge. Thank you for sharing your tip.
I just tried this method using baking soda, and my oven door looks amazing! The step-by-step guide was super helpful, and I love that it’s all natural. Thanks for sharing this tip; I’ll definitely be using it again!
Worked like a charm! I did use a non-
abrasive scrubber and a glass razor in addition to the baking soda method. Took a little elbow grease and about 20-30 minutes I was done. Thanks for posting….
My oven door has a double window pane. The area between the panes is gross looking. Anyone i know who has tried to clean between the panes has only succeeded in breaking the glass. Other than replacing the oven (which is smaller than standard) have you any suggestions?
I recently found your web site and I’m obsessed! I started with the Thieves laundry and love it. Today I tried the oven door and it came out amazing!!! Perfectly clean with water and baking soda! Thank you so much!!!!
Any tips on getting old brownish grease off of enameled stove top ? Started to use green scrubbie but was horrified to see it left scratch marks, so I stopped. Have seen you on the Jason show and must say my favorite is the paper towel/ vinegar trick for hard water stains. Thanks !!!
Hi! I have a fairly new stove with a glass top. I love it. It cleans up well. I have one concern and that is the top of the stove. I have a white film under the top glass. Is this a happening that needs the top replaced or do you have any idea. I have had other glass top stoves and never this problem. It seems that it is always money money to keep things nice. Its just my husband and I and we don’t cook as we did when kids were at home. If you have any idea on this I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks for your time.
Gay Burdette
Spray some diluted Thieves cleaner on the baking soda. Let sit 30 minutes. If dry add more water. Take an old razor blade and scrape off gunk. Use a scrubby for the final bits. Works like a charm.
Now how do I clean the inside oven without using chemicals?
This didn’t work for me at all! Lol. I had a huge mess, and my door was still very dirty. Oh well, can’t win them all!
My self cleaning oven takes care of my glass on the inside. But what can you tell me about cleaning in between the glasses? I don’t want to take my oven door apart, which I have seen a number of times on the internet. Years ago, I was cages the colors of men’s kitchen appliances as they gave up the ghost! I had a new stove and refrigerator but the dishwasher hung in for a few years until a girlfriend of mine told me that it was a Sears dishwasher and they put four color inserts behind my color. The door was held together by a chrome frame with screws. I took her word for it and she unscrewed it. Well….there were no other color panels in the door and we couldn’t get the door back together. I was scared to death waiting for my husband to get home. He wasn’t too upset because he knew I hated the fact that it wasn’t really doing it’s job. So that is something I don’t want to repeat!
Try spraying vinegar over the baking soda. Baking soda alone doesn’t do it for me either.
Yes, absolutely! I use a bit of vinegar with the baking soda on mine (instead of water) and it comes off with little effort!
Will this work for gas fireplace windows? We could make a paste and then apply it.
Breathing fumes from 409 is not good for you.
Keep these tips and tricks coming
Can’t believe it but it actually worked! I used a metal scraper but it cqme right off! Thx!
Yes, but, how do you clean the drips on the INSIDE of the glass oven door, that you can’t get at? Do you have to take it apart?
I saw another post that said you should remove the bottom drawer if you have one. Leaving the oven door closed, lay on your back, look under the door, then with a cloth saturated with cleaning solution wrapped on a ruler or similar item held on with a rubber band, insert it between the glass and interior of the door and clean away. It’s not exactly fun, but it will get the job done.
Use a plastic flexible drain snake. Use a rubber band to hold a long cloth with a little cleaner on it – long so it doesn’t come off inside the glass.
HI ERIN I JUST TRIED BAKING SODA AND WATER TO MAKEA PASTE LET IT SIT FOR HALF HOUR. AND TO MY SURPRISE IT WORKED GREAT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Okay, you have inspired me. I thought you had taken a picture of the inside of my oven door. I start tonight with this process. It has to work. Thanks for sharing.
Linda
Hi as a housekeeper there’s a much easier and faster way. Use a flat blade razor and some 409. The 409 helps the blade glide easier while still scraping up the grease. Dirty ovens like that take all of about 5 minutes to clean!
How do u clean residue from between glass and door? It gets inside the glass. Jan
To be honest, I have never tried that, but here’s a post that might help: http://www.mom4real.com/how-to-clean-in-between-glass-on-your/