How to remove burnt on grease from oven

The first step to cleaning your oven is always to empty it, whether you're cleaning it by hand or running a self-cleaning cycle.

You'll need to remove everything, including the oven racks.

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You may as well clean your oven racks while you have them out, and the bathtub is the best place to do it.

Start by lining your tub with bath towels so the racks won't scratch your tub. Place the oven racks in the tub on top of the towels, then fill the tub with hot water until the racks are completely covered.

Add about 1/2 cup of dish detergent to the tub, letting the racks soak for at least four hours. If you have the time, soak the racks overnight.

After they've had a good soak, scrub the racks with a sponge or non-abrasive scrub brush.

If any residue still sticks, add a little Bar Keeper's Friend to the mix. When you're done, rinse and dry your oven racks thoroughly before placing them back into your freshly cleaned oven.