Uses for Baking Soda: Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner

Hate having to clean your oven?  Hate the fumes and scrubbing that come along with most oven cleaners?  Next time, nix the fumes and the scrubbing, and use baking soda to clean the oven!  Here's how:

If the entire oven needs to be cleaned, sprinkle a good layer of baking soda over the bottom, then take a spray bottle and spray with mix of equal parts vinegar and water.   (If you are just spot cleaning, make a paste of the ingredients in a bowl or cup and apply to the problem areas.) You're trying to achieve a paste-like consistency, so don't over apply the vinegar/water mix!  Allow the solution to set until it begins to appear dry, then wipe the mess away.  If burnt on food/splatters remain, reapply the solution and allow to set once again (you may have to do a little light scrubbing to fully remove stubborn stains).  Once you're finished applying the baking soda & vinegar/water mix, then take a clean, damp towel and wipe away any remaining white residue.  Voila!  A clean oven with minimal scrubbing and no harsh fumes!

Mmmm...tasty!