Ovens can be tough to clean as grease and food can become burned into the surface (Image: Getty)
When you think of Christmas you may think of presents, but many of us also dream of the mouthwatering holiday dinner that can only be made if your oven is cleaned properly.
can be time-consuming if you do not have the right products to do the job and many of us do not want to use harsh chemical when we cook food.
Both white vinegar and baking soda are often suggested as natural solutions to remove , but one woman has claimed there is a much better way to get your oven clean.
On , one commentator was struggling to remove the grease from their oven but wanted a simple and eco-friendly cleaning method.
They wrote: “Can anyone suggest a good oven cleaner? I would prefer a natural cleaner if possible. I can’t stand the fumes of all these oven cleaners.”
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Soda crystals are a natural and very effective way to get rid of tough oven stains (Image: Getty)
A woman named Jo shared that soda crystals are the best item to get rid of grease and lingering stains that are tough to remove.
Jo wrote: “I used a bag of soda crystals from Wilko (quite powdery, not too crystally) and a spray bottle of water.
“Spray [the] base of [the] oven and door, pour over crystals in a thin-ish later, [and] spray again to make a damp, but thick paste. Leave overnight and remove [the] brown gunge that you find.
“Hey ho, clean oven for me and happy three-year-old that got to ‘help’, and no nasty fumes! Cheap too.”
Soda crystals are highly alkaline which means they are highly effective at cutting through acidic grease, oils and any burned stains on your oven.
Not only are soda crystals a chemical-free alternative to commercial oven cleaners but it works quickly to remove tough stains and them easier to wipe away.
You oven will be sparkling clean in time for Christmas (Image: Getty)
All you have to do is pour a generous amount of powdered soda crystals around your oven and leave it for at least 10 to 30 minutes.
Apply a small amount of warm water until it forms a thick paste and spread the paste around the greasy or burned parts of your oven.
However, if you prefer and are worried about stubborn stains then you can try leaving the solution overnight to give the soda crystals even more time to break the stains down.
Once the time is up, use a damp scrubbing brush to wipe away the loosened grease and grime.
Rinse the oven with clean warm water to remove any leftover residue, and your oven will be sparkling clean just in time for the holidays.