Cleaning oven trays

Sara Idenfors

Cleaning oven trays can be an exhausting task, but there is a simple method that does not require harsh chemicals or much effort. By using soap and a little time, you can get your trays sparkling clean again. Here is a guide to cleaning oven trays effectively with the help of kitchen soap.

 

Last edited on 20 May 2024



Avoid harsh chemicals—let the soap do the work

 

Cleaning oven trays can be endlessly arduous and make anyone resort to harsh chemicals or simply give up.


You don't need to do that—cleaning oven trays with soap is truly the “lazy person's” way to do it! There is no reason to work on the trays unnecessarily. Let the soap and time do the work! 


I use Västerbottenssåpa kitchen soap, which you can find here: Kitchen Cleaning Kit 

 

 

Here's how to do it—step by step


1. Soap the tray

Soap the tray with a little water and plenty of soap. Here, kitchen soap, unscented in a pump bottle, is used, but it also works with solid soap. A good habit is to always use unscented products for everything related to the kitchen and cooking.

 

2. Wrap the tray in plastic

We place the tray in a regular garbage bag, one from each side, and seal it.





3. Leave the tray for one day

After one day, open the bag slightly and test with an ecofibre cloth or a copper scrubber. If the dirt comes off easily, simply scrub it off, rinse and dry.


 

 

What should I do if the dirt remains?

Is the dirt still stuck? Repeat the process! Add more soap and a little water so that the tray is damp, and seal the bag again.

The important thing is that the entire tray is covered with soap and water and that it does not dry out.
After another day—repeat. Check whether the dirt is coming off. If not, add more soap and water and seal it again.




This tray was badly burned and had to sit for 4 days. Then the burned-on residue came off easily when we rubbed it a little with the copper scrubber and eco-fiber cloth, and the tray became like new again.




What do I need to clean the oven?



We have put together a kit with eEverything you need to clean your kitchen without harsh chemicals and perfumes.

The package contains only unscented products—we believe perfumes do not belong in a kitchen. The kitchen should be cleaned so that it smells good without perfumes. Covering up bad odors in the kitchen with perfumes is not a good idea; it should be naturally clean here because this is where we handle the food we eat and consume.

You can find the kit here: Kitchen Cleaning Kit 



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Questions and Answers



1. What type of soap is suggested for cleaning oven trays, and why is it a good alternative?
Kitchen Soap is recommended for cleaning oven trays because it is gentle yet effective and does not contain harsh chemicals or perfumes, which is important for the kitchen environment.



2. What method is suggested for cleaning oven trays using soap, and how long does it take?
The baking trays should be coated with soap and then left for at least one day. After that, they can be scrubbed with an eco-fiber cloth or copper scrubber. If the dirt is still stuck, the process can be repeated until the trays are clean.



3. Why are unscented products recommended for cleaning the kitchen according to the post?
Unscented products are recommended because they do not add unnecessary fragrances to the kitchen environment. The kitchen should be clean and fresh without smelling strongly of perfume, especially since food is handled there.



Order natural cleaning products here: Västerbottenssåpa

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