1 dishwasher detergent pod (gel or solid, it doesn’t matter)
1 gratin dish or ovenproof casserole Tap
water
A microfiber cloth or soft sponge
No need for gloves, corrosive products or elbow grease: you can already breathe!
Easy steps for a perfect result:
Preheat your oven to 90–95°C (no higher!).
Meanwhile, fill your dish with hot water and add the sachet.
Once the oven is hot, place the dish on the middle rack.
Close the door and leave it for 1 hour. Enjoy doing something else while you wait!
After an hour, turn off the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Be careful of the steam when opening the door.
Simply wipe the inside with a damp cloth: the grease will melt away like magic!
Why this technique works every time
It’s like a sauna for your oven! The steam reaches every nook and cranny, even the hardest to access, while the enzymes in the pod dissolve ingrained grease. The result: a clean interior, effortlessly, toxin-free, and without hours of scrubbing.
Bonus tips for a consistently clean oven:
Stubborn stains? Repeat the steam cleaning or gently scrub with a soft brush.
Prevention: Repeat this little ritual once a month to prevent buildup.
Caution: Always check your oven’s instruction manual before using steam or cleaning products.
In short: Clean, simple, and stress-free.
No need to empty the cleaning aisle to get a sparkling oven. With a dish, a little water, and a cleaning sachet, you can achieve a clean appliance without any effort. And frankly, that’s the kind of old-fashioned tip we love to share with friends.
The next time your oven is acting up, you’ll know exactly what to do: a pod, a cloud of steam… and much less stress.
