8. Keeping a clean oven: pointers on prevention
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You will want to keep your oven shining clean for as long as possible now that it is that way. Using these basic preventive techniques will help to greatly lower the frequency and intensity of your oven cleaning visits. First, start a habit of cleaning spills as soon as the oven cool enough to handle. This keeps food from baking onto the surface and from becoming more difficult to remove later. To catch drips and spills, think about sliding a baking sheet on the bottom shelf or using oven liners. Use covered bakeware or roasting bags to gather mess when preparing especially messy or splatter-prone meals. Another way to stop accumulation is to routinely clean the inside of your oven with a moist cloth. Keep a spray bottle loaded with an equal parts water and white vinegar for fast cleanings between deep cleans. This helps to preserve cleanliness by wiping out the oven interior, therefore cutting through light greasy residue. Finally, think about executing a small baking soda clean every few months to avoid significant accumulation and simplify and reduce frequency of your deep cleans.
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