How do you remove burnt-on grease from an oven?

To remove burnt-on grease naturally from your oven, mix some Natural Scouring Powder with some Kitchen Cleaner to create a paste. Apply this paste to the burnt-on mess and let it sit for a few minutes. Then gently scrub the residue with a Microfiber Cloth. Wipe away any remaining paste with a clean, damp cloth!

How do you clean oven racks?

Begin by letting your oven cool down completely before you remove the racks. Soak them in warm water mixed with some Natural Dish Soap. After the buildup has softened, scrub the racks with a brush (make sure that it is compatible with the rack’s finish). Once the buildup has been removed, rinse the racks with clean water before drying them thoroughly. As soon as they are completely dry, return them to the oven!

How often should you deep clean your oven?

Here at AspenClean, we would recommend that you deep clean your oven every three to six months. However, this can also be more frequent depending on how often you cook and how quickly grease builds up in your oven. Between each deep clean, make sure to keep wiping up spills so that they don’t get baked on down the line.

How to Use Scouring Powder to Clean an Oven

October 9, 2026

If you’re a master baker but a bit of a novice when it comes to cleaning, then this how-to is just for you! Caramelized sugar, charred food, and thick layers of grease baked onto your oven's surface often mean a long, dreaded cleaning day. However, if you get into the habit of cleaning your oven regularly with the right tools, then you can prevent these messes from being a tougher job down the road.

This is because specialty oven cleaning products rely too heavily on harmful surfactants such as butoxydiglycol that clean effectively but are also linked to a slew of health issues such as eye and skin irritation. Traditional oven cleaning products can also contain impurities such as 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, both of which are suspected carcinogens. It's important to remember that these are designed for use to clean the oven – an appliance used for food preparation.

A natural scouring powder such as AspenClean's SuperScrub is a great solution for cleaning the oven. Naturally occurring minerals like calcium carbonate gently abrade surfaces, while plant-derived cleaning agents like sodium oleate cut through grease and oil. The formula is 100% natural so that you can use it in your kitchen without worry.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO CLEAN YOUR OVEN NATURALLY?

SuperScrub Scouring Powder
Natural Dish Soap
Natural Kitchen Cleaning Spray
A few Microfiber Cloths
Note: A regular reusable cloth will work, but a textured microfiber cloth will be better for scrubbing and picking up dirt and debris.
Cloth scrubber or steel wool
Glass Cleaner

STEPS FOR CLEANING THE OVEN USING SCOURING POWDER

SOAK OVEN RACKS

Start by removing the oven racks. If you have a large tub or sink, fill it with warm water and dish soap, then leave the racks to soak while you continue cleaning the oven.

WIPE THE TOP AND SIDES

Next, spray the oven's top, back, and sides with kitchen cleaner spray. Sprinkle the SuperScrub onto a folded microfiber cloth and begin scrubbing the top of the oven. Do the same for the back and sides. Wipe the surfaces clean with a fresh fold.

CHECK FOR GREASE

Run your hands over the surfaces to check if they are still greasy. If the grease still feels thick, scrub the oven sides again with the scouring powder and microfiber cloth.

CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND INSIDE OF DOOR

Spray the bottom and inside of the oven door with kitchen spray and sprinkle with SuperScrub. Scrub and wipe clean.

CLEAN BURNT-IN MESS

To tackle burnt-on mess, mix SuperScrub with kitchen cleaner spray in a small bowl to make a paste. Dab a generous amount of paste onto affected areas and leave for a few minutes to allow the solution to work. While you wait, wash the oven racks using a scrubber or steel wool and dish soap. Set aside to dry. Use a cloth to work the paste into the soil. When the surface feels smooth and squeaky, you can be sure you've removed the mess.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Use a fresh section of the cloth to do a final quick spray and wipe with kitchen cleaner to collect any missed debris or leftover grease. Do the same for the front of the oven, paying special attention to the handle. Finish by wiping the glass window inside and out with glass cleaner.

AspenClean cleaning team cleaning the oven

Before you dive back into baking, give the cleaned surfaces one last wipe with a damp cloth. Now that your oven has gotten a much-needed refresh, you can focus on perfecting your favorite recipes without sharing the oven with yesterday’s spills. AspenClean’s natural SuperScrub scouring powder is not only a great tool to tackle burnt-on messes in the oven but can also be used throughout the rest of your home (even on your toilet bowl!), on its own or paired with our natural spray cleaners.

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