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## ✨ The Result? A Sparkling Oven with No Elbow Grease
No toxic fumes, no backbreaking scrubbing, and no pricey chemical cleaners. Just a few kitchen staples and a little patience, and your oven will look—and smell—like new.
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## 🧠 Why This Trick Works
* **Baking soda** is a gentle abrasive and deodorizer that breaks down grease and grime.
* **Vinegar** reacts with the baking soda to loosen stubborn residue and kill bacteria.
* The **overnight soak** allows the paste to penetrate deep into baked-on messes without any harsh scraping.
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## 💡 Bonus Tips
* Want to clean your oven racks too? Soak them overnight in a bathtub filled with hot water and a few dryer sheets or dishwashing tablets. Scrub lightly the next day.
* Add a drop of essential oil (like lemon or tea tree) to your vinegar spray for a fresh scent.
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## 🧽 Final Thoughts
This trick saved me hours and transformed one of my most-hated chores into something… dare I say, effortless. The best part? It’s safe, non-toxic, and surprisingly satisfying. Give it a try—and soon you might be like me, walking past your oven thinking, *“I used to hate cleaning you.”*
Have your own cleaning hack that’s changed the game? Share it below—I’m all ears for anything that makes life a little easier!
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