Is your oven glass dirty? Try this simple and affordable tip for cleaning your oven window without spray chemicals!
Our kitchen looks clean, and it’s hard to hide dirty in a white kitchen.
But, I found a way! I hid it in the oven! The inside of the glass door on our oven was in need of some serious spring cleaning.
ICK! I’m confused as to how the oven glass could even get so dirty, minus that one time we had a sweet potato-marshmallow fire.
The dirty door was super easy to ignore. I only noticed it if we were cooking with guests over. Then all the sudden it was like a giant flashing “CLEAN ME” sign.
Of course, by the time dinner was enjoyed and the company is gone, the oven glass was out of my mind.
I got an email last month from Mr. Clean (not THE actual big bald Mr. Clean, but his people). I’ll only accept sponsored posts that will bring value to you guys, which generally means brands I’ve reached out to versus the random pitches I receive. But, I do love Magic Erasers!
When they mentioned OVEN, the bells starting frantically going off in my head. My gosh, could that little eraser fix my disgusting oven door with no spray chemicals?
Spoiler, alert. It works!!!
But PLEASE read the tips below before trying it and thinking it doesn’t work. Using my normal magic eraser process didn’t work for me either.
How to Clean Oven Glass With Magic Eraser
Because we had years of gunk, including the brief, but scary, fire hitting the door, I did have to use some heavy pressure in places. But, I didn’t use ANY chemicals or cleaners other than the Magic Eraser. And it only took 10-15 minutes of work!
I found alternating between wet and dry Magic Erasers worked the best to get rid of all the grime.
If your oven is in anything near the Code Red situation mine was, you’re going to want two Magic Erasers for this job. Similar to a pencil eraser, they break down as you use them.
I also recommend working on small areas at a time for the best results. Scrubbing back and forth in a wide swipe across the glass was NOT effective for me.
Can you believe the difference?
I use Magic Erasers in the bathtub and on the white cabinets, but I’ve been missing out on so many other options. So glad Mr. Clean opened my eyes to all the extra ideas!
You can pick yours up locally, or just order a big pack on Amazon like I’m getting ready to do.
For more kitchen ideas, check out these kitchen organizing tips!
Would you guys find it helpful if I did a follow up on 10 Ways to Make Cleaning Easier with more before and afters like this?
And if anyone wants to take pity on me and admit that their oven is also pretty gross in the comments, I’d feel much better about sharing these embarrassing photos with you today!
Jessica says
I am so guilty of a dirty oven and I am not one to really clean it, I normally hand that job over to the mister. He likes to use the chemicals and I cannot stand the smell, but I will have to try using the Magic Eraser, I never even thought of using it before. Thanks for the tip
Bev says
Can you confirm it works on the inside of the oven or is it just the inside of them glass door?
Melissa George says
It did work to get the grim off the metal surrounding the glass, but the inside of out actual oven was surprisingly clean, so I didn’t get to do a hard core test.
Angie Chapman says
How do I clean inside the glass doors, somehow food has ran down the insides of the door..
Pam says
I use Magic Erasers all the time. They remove the soap scum from the shower doors so easily!
Angela @ Setting My Intention says
I rarely Spring Clean, but I’m doing what I call a “low stress” Spring Cleaning and one of the things on my list of to dos is to clean our oven door! Does Mr. Clean really have no chemicals? If so, I’m in!
Melissa George says
I guess I should clarify that I didn’t use any kind of airborne/spray/inhalable chemicals. I’m sure some sort of chemicals are used when they make the Magic Erasers, but since it’s not airborne, it doesn’t bother me like other options. You could definetely wear gloves though!
Lisa Schuenke says
I love Magic erasers and use them frequently, but never thought about the oven. Guilty! I am a member of the dirty oven glass. My question is, how do you get the stuff that has seeped through the glass? I have a glass top that is over 10 years old and the oven door has two pieces of glass and stuff has dripped and seeped between them. I know gross! Would love to get this clean. Any suggestions?
Melissa George says
Good question! I think they come apart, but I’ll try to investigate and do a post if I figure it out!
Dottie Caldwell says
They do come apart. I had to take one apart to clean at our last duty station when my husband was still active duty.
Melissa George says
Oh good! Thanks for sharing, Dottie!
Gail Tilson says
My biggest problem is the funk that gets between the glass. How does it get there anyway? Isn’t it supposed to be sealed? Any suggestions on keeping it out?
Melissa George says
Hi Gail, I’ve heard there are just a few screws on oven door, and if you open those you can clean the inside, but I haven’t tried it yet!
Jaybee says
If you have a regular oven try taking out bottom/storage drawer and find narrow open space at bottom of oven door. Insert a long stick or ruler wrapper in paper towels sprayed with glass cleaner. Move from side to side to clean between glass. You might have to do it a couple of times or more if the glass is very dirty.
Melissa George says
Great tip!
Deborah says
I have double ovens and the glass doors are awful! My problem is between the glasses. I was told there was no way to clean in between. Please share if you know a way!
Melissa George says
Hi Deborah!
I have two different ideas I haven’t tried yet, but as soon as I get a chance to try it with a few different ovens, I’ll post about it! The grime gets in there somehow, so surely there is a way to get it out!
Adrianna says
I wonder if it will also work on the bottom of pans. Like where grease and stuff get burnt on… I’m currently having that issue, and I feel like it would work similarly. Have you tried?
Melissa George says
I’d definetely try it! I used one last week to get some small rust spots off silverware and it worked!
Shirley says
Here’s an super easy way to clean off the bottom of pans—pumice stones made for exfoliation such as used for pedicures! Turn the pan upside down in the sink (resting on a dish cloth), leaving the water trickling on the bottom of the pan & scrub with the stone. Works for burnt on foods inside pans, too. Be careful with polished areas on sides as this will scratch!
L. Johnson says
Thank you for your great idea and encouragement to keep things polished. I am in the camp of grime between the glass panes. I have tried to loosen screws to take the door apart to no avail. So, the glass looks nice and clean on the outside but the grime from a pot roast juice spill into the door glass panes may be there for me to try to ignore until I replace the double ovens. Any new ideas will be appreciated.
Reina says
I use Mr Clean Erasers for every little or big job..but I decided to clean my Grandsons white sneakers…he thought I had
bought him new ones..
They are the best,that’s why they call me Mrs CLEAN….
Melissa George says
Love that, Reina! I’ve used them on the white soles of our shoes recently too! They look so much better now!
Jayne says
Really. Bad. Advice. I tried this and now my gen door has a white pasty film that won’t go away. Tried washing with a mild solution of Dawn. Tried diluted vinegar and water. Nothing has worked.
Melissa George says
That is very surprising to hear since so many people have tried it successfully. I know the packaging recommends testing on a small area first, but I’ve never had an issue with them leaving a film on glass. Maybe contact Mr. Clean for recommendations? I found a customer service # for them 1-800-867-2532. Hopefully they can help! Sorry you had trouble with your oven.
Molly says
Can this s also be used for a self-clean oven glass door? ?..the glass never gets completely clean
Melissa George says
Our oven has the self-cleaning function, but I’ve never used it, so I’m not sure how it would impact the results. I’d test it out in a corner and see what happens!
Buffy Brown says
worked great on my oven door! I ran my car into the side of the garage, so I tried the Magic Eraser on my car and it also took the garage paint off of my car without scratching it! They are amazing!
Laura says
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just found your post the week before we are having a huge family event AND I just bought a big pack of magic erasers at Costco. Guess what I’m doing as soon as I hit send on my comment?!? ?
Melissa George says
Woo hoo! I hope you have a sparkly oven door now!
Bobbi says
Did not find it helped at all 🙁 Tried it wet. Tried it dry. Put all of my muscle into it. What am I doing wrong?
Melissa George says
How odd! I have no idea if different stains or oven glass coatings could react differently? The only thing you didn’t mention, but may have tried, is working in small areas. When I tried to go back and forth across the whole door it wasn’t nearly as effective as working on sections. Maybe about 6“x6″? Sorry it isn’t working for you!!
Rebecca Miller says
I tried this on Saturday and it didn’t work. I scrubbed and scrubbed. On to find something else that will work.
Melissa George says
Darn it, I HATE hearing that! Most people have reported it working, but a couple have said it didn’t work for them either. I don’t know what the difference is! I hope you find something that works as well for you as this did for me!
hMh says
Didn’t work for me either unfortunately but making a soupy thin paste w oxyclean in hot water and letting stand on open oven door for a few hrs. DID ….it broke down the baked on grease stains that other cleaners didn’t touch. Works even better overnight and a tbsp. in an inch of hot water in your sink w the days dishcloths leaves everything sparkling like nothing else! Oxyclean (powder for laundry) is my go to for so many things….
Melissa George says
I need to get some Oxyclean – I’ve heard great things, but never tried it!
Patsy says
Would this work on stove glass tops?
Melissa George says
Possibly. I haven’t tried it because I normally use the Clorox or Lysol scrubbing wipes on ours. Although, check with the manufacturer of your stove on that too. I know they seem to only recommend certain cleaners and I don’t want you to mess it up!
Monique says
Thank you for this article! My oven door is just like your before pictures? I’ll get some magic earasers to start on my projects?
KAY says
Sorry but my oven door isn’t even as bad as yours was, and I have tried the magic erasers sevreal times and they didn’t take all the grime off or make my door even looK close to yours. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE magic erasers and have used them for yrs. Mostly since I have run a daycare for 18 yrs. They just never did this to my oven door.
Melissa George says
I’m sorry to hear that! I wasn’t sure it was going to work at first, but when I focused on small areas at a time, it worked great for me! I’m wondering at this point if it’s different oven glass coating or different stains that is causing the different experiences? It’s worked for a bunch of people, but this month the post has gone crazy on Pinterest and a handful have reported back that it didn’t work (like under 5 out of over 100,000 views, but I’m sure not that many followed through and tried it). I’m really picky about what products I mention by name, so I hate that it isn’t working for everyone that has tried it!
Paula says
Thanks! Found this post through pinterest. I’m going to try your tip soon. Do you think these would work on a typical gas stove top too? I clean it often but can’t make any headway on the burnt black parts right around the edge of the burners. I don’t want to ruin the white enamal coating of the oven top so afraid to get too harsh with it.
Melissa George says
I wish I had a good answer for you, but I haven’t tried it! I know the box recommends testing on a small area, so I’m guessing that means there is some potential that it could damage some surfaces. I would think the enamel could handle it since it’s used to being so close to the heat, but I don’t want to tell you to try it and then have your range messed up. 🙂
Laurie says
Go ahead and play with it. I wanted to know the answer to this so I did my own testing. I didn’t clean my stove top for a week. I fryed and I did everything I could to it, and then I use the Magic Eraser to see if it would get the black Gunk off it. It did I am so happy with it now I just use it all the time