That sounds like one of those “no-scrub oven” cleaning hacks 😊
If you’re talking about the popular bag-and-ammonia trick for oven racks, here’s how people safely do it so the grime loosens without heavy scrubbing:
🧼 No-Scrub Oven Rack Trick (Fume Method)
What you need:
- Large heavy-duty trash bag
- ½–1 cup household ammonia
- Gloves
- Well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors)
Steps:
- Place the oven rack inside the trash bag.
- Pour the ammonia into the bag (it doesn’t need to cover the rack — fumes do the work).
- Seal the bag tightly.
- Leave it outside overnight.
- Open carefully (avoid inhaling fumes).
- Wipe clean with a sponge or cloth.
- Wash thoroughly with warm soapy water before putting it back in the oven.
⚠️ Very Important Safety Notes
- Never mix ammonia with bleach — this creates toxic gas.
- Keep away from pets and children.
- Always ventilate well.
- Don’t use on aluminum racks (can discolor).
If you meant cleaning the inside of the oven (not just the racks), I can share a safer baking soda method too.
