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Aussie mum shares her easy hack for cleaning a dirty oven using bi-carb soda and dishwashing liquid

An Australian mum has shared her simple two-ingredient cleaning hack that left her oven sparkling without using harsh chemicals.

The Brisbane makeup artist showed how she cleaned her oven using a homemade mix of dishwashing liquid and bicarbonate of soda in a video posted to TikTok.

The mum-to-be mixed the two household ingredients together to make a paste then coated the inside of the oven in the solution and left it to eat away at the grime.

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An Australian mum-to-be has shared a 'genius' hack online for cleaning her oven using a homemade mix of dishwashing liquid and bicarbonate of soda

An Australian mum-to-be has shared a ‘genius’ hack online for cleaning her oven using a homemade mix of dishwashing liquid and bicarbonate of soda

She then scrubbed the surface with a scourer and wiped the excess paste away with a damp cloth.

‘When you’re on mat leave and all you do is watch cleaning hacks,’ she wrote in the clip’s caption.

The clip quickly racked up more than 146,700 views on the platform and many in the comments were wowed by the ‘genius’ hack.

She mixed the two household ingredients together to make a paste, coated the inside of oven in the solution and left it to eat away at the grime then scrubbed it away

She mixed the two household ingredients together to make a paste, coated the inside of oven in the solution and left it to eat away at the grime then scrubbed it away

‘Omg why didn’t I see this the other day,’ one user wrote while another said: ‘This is genius, thank you’.

Others shared their own tips and tricks for making the notoriously hard-to-clean appliance look like new.

‘Your oven looks amazing! Next time around, google how to remove your oven door. Makes oven cleaning 1000x easier!’ one person suggested.

‘Dishwashing liquid and vinegar works really well. Far less mess,’ another replied.

Previously a TikTok-famous professional cleaner shared her ‘no chemical’ method for cleaning dirty ovens in a viral video.

Kacie from The Big Clean Co in Melbourne used boiling water, white vinegar, dishwashing liquid, Bunnings scrapers, kitchen scourers and ‘the power of steam’.

Previously TikTok-famous professional cleaner Kacie (pictured) shared her method for cleaning dirty ovens in a viral video

Previously TikTok-famous professional cleaner Kacie (pictured) shared her method for cleaning dirty ovens in a viral video

She revealed her simple technique to a clean a filthy oven without using harsh chemicals

In a TikTok video Kacie from The Big Clean Co in Melbourne used boiling water, white vinegar, dishwashing liquid, scrapers, kitchen scourers and 'the power of steam'

In a TikTok video Kacie from The Big Clean Co in Melbourne used boiling water, white vinegar, dishwashing liquid, scrapers, kitchen scourers and ‘the power of steam’

The cleaning hack ensures no toxic, harsh chemicals are used and will make the appliance look brand new.

‘I’m a professional cleaner and I’ve got a non-toxic way to clean your oven using the power of steam,’ she said in the video.

‘You’ll need dishwashing liquid, vinegar, some scrapers and scourers.’

In the short clip, Kacie explained how steam can help remove the tough food stains and residue at the bottom of the oven.

'I'm a professional cleaner and I've got a non-toxic way to clean your oven using the power of steam,' she said in the video

'You'll need dishwashing liquid, vinegar, some scrapers and scourers,' she said

‘I’m a professional cleaner and I’ve got a non-toxic way to clean your oven using the power of steam,’ she said in the video

‘Now when that charcoal is cold it is rock solid, so here’s what you’re going to do. Add one cup of boiling water and one cup of vinegar to a tray,’ she said.

‘Put it in a hot oven and let it do its thing for about 20 minutes.

‘You’ll be left with this big mushy mess that scraps right off.

She then used the scraper to remove the tough food build-up with ease.

Kacie then poured dishwashing liquid onto the glass oven door and used a scour to remove any remaining grease and ‘make it shine’.

In the short clip, Kacie explained how steam can help remove the tough food stains and residue at the bottom of the oven

She cleaned the glass using dishwashing liquid

In the short clip, Kacie explained how steam can help remove the tough food stains and residue at the bottom of the oven

‘Don’t forget to let your oven cool a little so you don’t burn yourself,’ she said.

She also used a scour to clean the oven racks over the sink and used the sharp blade for tough food stains.

The cleaning tip left the oven looking sparkling clean as if it had never been used before.

After 24 hours the video was viewed more than 105,000 times, and TikTok users seemed impressed with the transformation.

‘I’ve been trying to find a way to do this naturally, I always worry the chemicals will stay in the oven and affect food,’ one woman wrote.

Another TikTok users recommended using the Scrub Daddy sponge rather than steel wool to clean the oven.

Others dubbed the cleaning tips as ‘awesome’.

How to clean an oven without using chemicals:

What you’ll need:

  • white vinegar
  • Toilet
  • kitchen scours
  • Dishwashing liquid
  • Bunnings scrapers

Method:

Add one cup of boiling water and one cup of vinegar to a tray

Place in a hot oven and leave to steam for 20 minutes

Remove the tray and scrape the food stains using the scraper and scour

Clean the oven and dish racks using the dishwashing liquid

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Woman finds mold growing inside her car after leaving it covered during the wet season

Cleaning expert is horrified to find the inside of her car COVERED in dangerous mold after leaving it covered during wet weather

  • Sydney cleaning pro Anita Birges was shocked by what she found in her car
  • In a video she said the Mazda hadn’t been touched for months and was covered
  • No air flow and damp conditions made it the perfect mold breeding ground
  • The front seats, steering wheel and floor were all covered in green mold
  • Seeking help online, Anita has no idea how to tackle the situation

An organization expert has been given the shock of her life after finding mold growing inside her husband’s old car.

Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing, is on a mission to stop mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda.

In a video, Anita can be seen recording herself and her husband standing outside the car then shows the green mold infestation growing on the front seats, steering wheel and carpet.

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Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, (pictured) is on a mission against stopping mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda

Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, (pictured) is on a mission against stopping mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda

In a video Anita can be seen recording herself and her husband standing outside the car then shows the green mold infestation growing on the front seats, steering wheel and carpet

'This is what happens when you leave a car in hibernation during the wettest year Sydney has ever seen,' Anita wrote online

In a video posted online on Sunday, Anita can be seen recording herself and her husband standing outside the car then shows the green mold infestation growing on the front seats, steering wheel and carpet

‘This is what happens when you leave a car in hibernation during the wettest year Sydney has ever seen,’ Anita wrote online.

The car hadn’t been touched for months and was kept for Anita’s husband’s teenage daughter who is expected to start driving at the end of the year.

‘Little did we know that when we went to move it out of the driveway today that we would get this beautiful surprise,’ Anita continued.

‘To say I was completely shocked is an understatement. I have NEVER seen mold like this in my life‼️’

Since the car was left untouched after months of rain, it became the perfect breeding ground of mold due to a lack of air flow.

Anita is known for sharing how to remove mold from leather jackets, bags, blinds, kids toys and lunchboxes, but was stumped at how to tackle the car.

As mold can significantly impact your health, it’s important to leave the clean to professionals if needed, which is what Anita chose to do.

‘You know me, I’m willing to give anything a red hot go and I love finding a good DIY cleaning solution. But I am not afraid to put my hands up and say that this is way too much for me to handle and I need some expert advice,’ she said.

Seeking help online she asked other social media users for recommendations and if the car is salvageable.

The car hadn't been touched for months and was being kept for Anita's husband's teenager daughter who is expected to start driving at the end of the year

'To say I was completely shocked is an understatement.  I have NEVER seen mold like this in my life‼️' Anita said

The car hadn’t been touched for months and was being kept for Anita’s husband’s teenager daughter who is expected to start driving at the end of the year

Supercheap Auto’s website warns mold can be a health hazard.

‘If you find mold growing in your vehicle then it is a sign that there is an excess of moisture build up – most often due to a leaky seal around a door or window,’ it says.

‘Not only is mold smelly and unsightly, but it can also be very dangerous. Mold spores can cause severe respiratory issues, especially in children, the elderly and people who suffer from asthma and other existing conditions.

‘For these people, mold can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation.’

How to remove mold from your home:

Anita recommends first cleaning the area with a homemade solution spray followed by a ‘prevention solution’

1. To make the cleaning solution, pour equal parts isopropyl alcohol and warm water into a spray bottle

2. Apply to the area and leave on for 10 minutes

3. Wipe over with microfibre cloth

4. Next make the mold prevention solution using 10 drops clove oil, 10 drops tea tree oil and 100ml white vinegar

5. Spray the solution onto surfaces and area around the home – such as the shower, windowsills, roller blinds, etc.

Source: Anita Birges/Instagram

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