Rosemary Infused Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner

Let’s make a non-toxic oven cleaner with rosemary to get through this oven-centric season.

If you’re like me and using your oven a ton right now, I’ve got a simple and effective way to clean it without the use of hard chemicals. Commercial oven cleaners are some of the most toxic kitchen cleaning products, and it's one cleaning product I would never invite into my home, especially into the kitchen where we eat.

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons washing soda
5 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons Castile soap
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon loosely ground rosemary

Loosely ground rosemary provides a slightly abrasive texture for scrubbing assistance and helping to break down and loosen baked-on grease.

Directions:

Combine first three ingredients into a small bowl and mix to combine. Add water and mix until it makes a spreadable, foamy paste. When ready to use, add rosemary and stir in. Spread enough paste to cover all surfaces, using gloves. Wait at least an hour, and then scrub away debris with a hard bristle brush. Some elbow grease might be required on tough burned stains. Wipe paste off with a wet cloth or compostable sponge. Lastly, spray on a gentle soap cleaner or white vinegar spray and wipe clean. This paste can be used to clean racks, too.