The oven is the workhorse of the kitchen. In my home, it’s responsible for everything from last-minute meals to enormous Christmas dinners for the whole family. I clean it regularly to ensure even ...

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 ...

There are two types of cleaning that happen in my house—the daily organizing to make things appear clean, and the dreaded deep cleans that only happen a few times a year. Cleaning my oven racks is one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the kitchen, there's always something in need of a deep clean — think food splatters on kitchen ...

How should I clean oven racks? I remember something about hot water and ammonia in a large garbage bag. Can you help me? Cleaning those dirty oven racks is quite easy, but check your oven manual first ...

• Fill the tub with very hot water, just enough to cover the racks. Add up to 1/2 cup of dishwashing soap (or up to 3/4 cup laundry detergent). Let sit overnight. • Alternatively, sprinkle baking soda ...

From chocolate brownies to oven-baked pizzas, ovens are a lifesaver when it comes to cooking. It is important, however, to keep your oven racks clean after each use to prevent them from getting greasy ...