Since writing the post on how to clean the oven, I have received so many questions about how to clean between the oven windo glass, so today I am finally posting a tutorial for you!
Step 1: Remove the drawer from below the oven.
Step 2: Build a cleaning contraption. Luckily I had saved a wire hanger from the dry cleaners, for just an occasion like this!
I straightened the hanger and then attached a cleaning wipe to the hook on the end. Use a rubber band to secure the wipe, to make sure you don’t lose it in between the glass!
I recommend using a glass cleaner wipe, such as these Windex wipes.
Step 3: Lay down on the floor and look under the door of your oven. You will see slots between the oven door and the window glass, that look like these.
Step 4: Slide the cleaning “contraption” up through the slats.
Push it up between the oven window glass, cleaning from side to side as you move it up, farther into the door.
Step 5: Pull the cleaning “contraption” out of the slots when you are done cleaning between the window glass. If your glass is really dirty it might take a couple of wipes to get it all clean. I was surprised to see how dirty mine was!
Step 6: Enjoy your clean, streak-free oven door!
I found the information for this tutorial on this forum.
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Now I know why the glass still looks terrible even after I’ve cleaned the inside and outside of the glass. I seriously did not know that it was possible to clean between the panes of glass on the oven door. I don’t think I would have ever thought of lying on the floor to look up under the oven door.
Thanks for the tip :)
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I tried this method but broke 2 hangers. Tried anyway, but couldn’t get at it as well. Most oven doors come off, so no need to lay on the floor.
Anna, wouldn’t it be easier to just pull the door off instead of lying on the floor…
You could do that too. :) I didn’t mind lying on the floor.
You can take the door off???? :D
Yes most ovens you can , open door only slightly, and lift up it will remove from hinges. Look up your manual on line if you don’t have one. I don’t like to do it this , because I think over time of removing the door you loose the tightness. But I’m going to try this tip above my door has had drips in between glass since I first used it, and a girlfriend has the same oven with the exact same drip inbetween glass.
Awesome! I totally needed this! Pinned!
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Worked great had a place on each side of the oven door, very small, but was able to get into and clean. So happy to know this, as I was going nuts not being able to get it clean. Thank you.
Awesome, you’re welcome!
I cleaned the outside of the door and got some product on the inside. It’s been driving me crazy all summer. Thank you so much for sharing this – it’s going to make me feel a lot better once I get it cleaned out!!
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Ugh – I just checked and there is a screw-on grate I’d have to get off to access it. Not sure I’m that dedicated. At least under the oven got a good vacuum :)
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What brand is your oven?
This is a wonderful idea – thanks – Happy New Year to you and your family.
That’s super clever! I had never even thought to clean there. For a greener solution you could use a cleaning cloth dampened with homemade glass cleaning solution. I’m going to give this a try soon. Great post. :)
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Hi Anna, I have the same oven so I tried this. It was a bit streaky so I investigated a little more and discovered if one removes the 3 screws under there yiu can lift out the whole front glass panel, which gives you full access to all glass surfaces! Thanks so much for your tutorial. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have figured this out!
My husband contacted the manufacturer of our oven (Frigidaire) and they told him how to do it by removing the door, also removing those screws and getting to the glass that way. It was a lot of work but it has remained clean for at least 9 months now and I have used the oven often. I remember that the glass got all steamed up and left a large areas of white streaky residue behind the first few times I used it when it was new. Odd.
at least worth a try for sure.
These doors have screws that can be removed to allow you access to the inside glass. Cleaning through the vent opening is crazy frustrating. Just remove the screws and have full access to glass and thoroughly clean.
Removing the screws is a snap – just don’t loose them because I can tell you from personal experience they are a ‘custom’ screw and one cost me over $30 to get a new one….
This post made me laugh. I had no idea that was how you clean between the glass. Maybe I’ll just leave mine dirty.
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Haha, well at least now you know in case something ever spills down there. :)
Thank you for this great idea! Yes you can take the door apart… I have, BUT, it was a pain in the butt. It took a lot longer than what this will take and when putting the door back together and back on….EVERYTHING has to be alighned EXACTLY or you run into problems which was time consuming for me. I will definitely be using this idea…I have put off cleaning this due to the troubles it was taking it apart….so thanks again for this post., now off to cleaning I go.:0)
The spots on the glass have been making me crazy for 2 years- I literally have tears of joy that you discovered this solution. I just did it and it worked like a charm!!!! Thank you!!!
Yay! I’m so happy I could help! :)
I would much rather do what you’re suggesting than take the door apart, which would be a big hassle AND void my warranty! Going to give this a try, but not sure how far I will get since mine is in the wall (no drawer to remove, no access to the bottom like yours… I do have vents at the top of the door, so we shall see!). My oven is a thing of beauty but the glass is just gross… can’t wait to see if this will work for me! :)
thanks for posting this. I have the same exact oven and it is horrible to keep clean, esp betwn the glass.
Dear Anna, Inside my refrigerator crisper drawers, there is a double plastic front on it. Things leak down inside this and I’m unable to clean it out. Got any ideas?
Can you find where the leaks are getting in? Once you find the source of how the leaks are getting inside the plastic, I would use a similar technique to the oven glass to clean between the plastic on your drawers.
Just a word of warning… I tried this and my oven has insulation in the door and it is blocking these slots so I accidentally moved the insulation. I’m not going to try any further
Great tip! I didn’t know that…should have, but didn’t. lol
Debbie :)
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Anna – thanks so much for passing on this info!! You are the best.
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Anna!
Your so smart…….I have been married for 39 years,consider myself a good cleaner and I NEVER knew you could clean between the glass of an oven! Thanks I will keep that in mind!!!
Great stuff, always wanted a way to clean those blasted over doors, I’m stoked. Thanks
Thank you for this Anna! It worked well and now the dust that has been driving me crazy for years is gone!
Yay, I LOVE hearing that from readers!! Thank you for coming back and sharing! :)
I love these blogs, this oven door cleaning is a great idea I will be putting it into action then maybe I will be able to see what I am cooking!
We just self-cleaned this exact oven and the plastic vent area is now looking burnt! It is stained brown and we cannot get it clean. Any suggestions?
Yeah mine does that too, I hate it. A Magic Eraser will get it off. :)
It always amazes me how many people do not know that almost all oven doors come off. Self cleaning ovens – not likely. But the rest – usually do. Some of the newer ovens may have a little “handle” type lever on the hinges that may need to be flipped down first, (do both hinges) but not all. Just open the door all the way, grab on both sides firmly about half way down and lift up slightly then pull out. Set on table or counter to work instead of laying on floor. This also makes it easier to reach the back and roof of the inside of the oven when cleaning it.
Brilliant. I love getting things REALLY, REALLY clean whenever I clean them, which may not be that often. But when I want done, I want it done right. Thank you for the step by step instructions!
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We took screws out, removed a pain of glass, cleaned it back. Put back together. Now the drawer closes in too far/ not flush with stove front. Can anyone help!?
I can’t wait to try this. I thought I’d have to take my door apart. Thanks!
I opened the door to clean in between and could never get it back together right with the rubber around the edge, and I’m pretty handy, frustrating!!!
wow…cool thanks
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Great tip! Thanks so much for this helpful tutorial! The pics certainly make it easier!
Amazing. I would never have thought of doing this! Happy EASTER & happy prepping, in a squeeky clean kitchen!
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Thank you for this post! It is very helpful! I look forward to tackling my oven door too! I repinned it! :)
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I have wanted to know this answer for 37 years. Always a cleaning buff and hated the dirty glass. All that time and it was so easy. Thank you!
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We are looking into it, sorry. :/
I wish I knew this before reading another blogs page… It’s only four screws to take the glass off the door…. And $150 to replace the glass after you break it:(
This is a winner in my book! Thank you!
Oh Thank You, Thank You! Last week I looked at my oven door and wondered why the door was so dirty. I just cleaned it! Then I looked closer and saw the mess was between the 2 layers of glass. I thought I will never get in there, but you have saved the day. Thank you.
Tried again. This time used clorex wipes. Guess what, it worked. I also found that after I took off the door that it was easier to clean if I put door at a slant rather than lay it flat.
all u have to do is remove door of oven. tilt door out lift off clean and replace no struggle this way.
Wouldn’t it be much easier to just remove the door,then laying on your backon the floor,the door will com off easy enough
Most ovens have three screws at the bottom of the door to remove the trim piece that holds the glass on, remove screws, remove glass clean & replace. Much easier!
I take my oven door off and lay it on the countertop or table and clean it the same way. This is easier than having to get on the floor
I love this!! I can’t get on the floor though so think I’ll just take the door off and turn it upside down! Thanks :)
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Cristal here is a post I wrote about getting rid of shower scum: http://askannamoseley.com/2012/10/how-to-remove-soap-scum/
I can see this as a way to clean between the glass but why not just take the door off and lay it on the floor to clean it rather than having to lie on the floor and look up. Most all oven doors can be removed.
Hi All.
Ever wonder why it gets so dirty in there in the first place. It made me crazy until I figured it out.
I eventually realized that it was steam condensation from NOT preheating the oven long enough to warm the glass through.
After taking the oven door apart several times (mine is old and has many screws and painful layers) it struck me when I noticed condensation one time. I now preheat a little longer and have never had the problem again.
Thanks for the tip. . I tried the hanger and it worked but there are still 2 drips inside the double pane that I just can’t reach. I also have some gunk spots from self-cleaning. Arrrgh !I called our local Maytag repair center (just down the street) and they said if I bring the door in they will clean it for $25. After all the time I’ve spent I figure $25 is worth not having to take the door apart and put it back together :). Now I have more time to work on the dingy vinyl floor in the laundry room. Any tips for that :).