Check the instructions for your specific oven before cleaning. Baking soda is not essential: Bosch’s service page recommends, among other options, washing-up liquid and water. This general recommendation does not establish suitability for every coating.
Check the cavity, glass and accessories separately
Let the switched-off appliance cool completely. Check the specified cleaning products and tools for each surface. Instructions for a removable tray do not automatically apply to seals, heating elements or self-cleaning walls.
Use baking soda only when suitability is established
If the care instructions permit baking soda, follow them for the method and contact time. A generic online recipe is no substitute. Do not soak electrical openings or mix cleaning products, and carefully remove residues as instructed.
What about stubborn residues?
Do not experiment with increasing pressure or harsher mixtures. Use the method recommended for your appliance. A self-cleaning programme also has its own requirements; leave accessories inside only as directed in the manual.
Is a small test with no visible problem enough?
No. A brief test does not reliably predict later material damage and does not replace the manufacturer’s instructions. If unsure, ask customer service.
Further reading at Natur Total
- Cleaning an oven with baking soda: a guide with limits
- Cleaning carpets with baking soda: check the material first
- Cleaning drains with baking soda – without vinegar
