How to Clean Greasy Oven Racks: 4 Methods

My mother never made a fruit pie —cherry, apple, peach—that didn't overflow in the oven, leaving sticky juices dripping from the oven racks. I learned from her mistake, but I still have messy racks thanks to the melted cheese clinging to the metal from dozens of frozen pizzas baked directly on the racks. I tried running the oven's self-cleaning cycle, but the racks still weren't clean. How to Clean an Oven Thoroughly—Plus, How Often You Should Clean It

Method 1: Oven Cleaner and a Garbage Bag

I love this method because there is very little mess. I take the racks outside on the patio to "soak" and then use the garden hose to rinse them off. You can accomplish the same thing in the bathtub or shower.

Place the oven racks in a large, plastic garbage bag.

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