Oven glass will look new & sparkle with 50p hack cleaners swear by for removing thick grease and grime
CRYSTAL CLEAR Oven glass will look new & sparkle with 50p hack cleaners swear by for removing thick grease and grime
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CLEANING fans are raving over a 50p hack that leaves oven glass sparkling like new - cutting through thick grease and grime in minutes without the elbow grease.
The cheap-as-chips trick is being hailed as a game-changer by savvy cleaners who swear by it for restoring filthy oven doors to their former glory.
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Facebook user claims The Pink Stuff is great for keeping oven doors sparkling - and it costs just a couple of quid
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Fans say it works wonders on baked-on grime and leaves glass looking good as new without harsh chemicals
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Cleaning pros swear by the cult classic Pink Stuff for keeping your oven doors sparkling - and it costs just a couple of quid.
Simply spread it on, let it sit for a few minutes and leave it to work its magic.
Then scrunch up tin foil into a ball and use to scrub it off - it acts like a DIY scourer and works a treat on stubborn stains.
Facebook users were left gobsmacked by the results, with many flooding to share their own success stories.
Writing in the Facebook group Ms Hinch Cleaning Tips, John Mark said: "I am sooo shocked with the results using PINK STUFF and TIN FOIL. Thanks for the advice guys!"
Where can you buy it?
Sainsbury's carries the 850g tub for about £1.50, making it an absolute steal compared to specialist cleaners.
Amazon UK also sells the 500g paste for around £1.50, fitting perfectly for single jobs without overspending.
You'll also find it in stores like B&M, Wilko, and Tesco, though prices can range from £1.50 to £2.10 depending on the retailer.
Other ways to clean oven glass
Turns out there's more than one way to blitz that grimy oven glass – and it won't cost you a fortune either.
Cleaning pros swear by a simple paste of bicarbonate of soda and water, scrubbed on with a dish sponge to lift off even the toughest grease.
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Others reach for Oven Pride cleaner for a deep-down shine, while some fans even use shaving foam to cut through the grime.
And don't forget the viral fave – a dishwasher tablet.
Simply dipping the tablet in warm water and gently scrubbing the oven door works wonders, lifting away baked-on grease and stubborn stains with ease.
So easy, cheap and satisfying!
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