That claim is mostly a myth — and it can actually damage your oven.
Why the “dishwasher tablet cleans your oven” trick is misleading
Dishwasher tablets are made to dissolve inside a dishwasher with lots of water, not to be scrubbed on oven surfaces.
Using them in an oven can:
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❌ Scratch enamel and glass (they’re abrasive)
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❌ Damage protective coatings
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❌ Leave chemical residue you don’t want near food
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❌ Void oven warranties
Yes, it may remove some grease — but at a real cost.
What works better (and safer)
If the oven is greasy but not extreme:
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Baking soda + water paste (gentle and effective)
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White vinegar for wiping after
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Warm oven + steam to loosen grime
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Oven cleaner used exactly as directed (with adult supervision)
When dishwasher tablets are okay
They’re fine for:
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Dishwasher use (obviously 😄)
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Sometimes cleaning metal racks outside the oven — with care
Bottom line
🧼 Dishwasher tablets won’t make your oven “like new”
⚠️ They can cause damage
✅ Gentle, purpose-made methods work better
A lot of viral cleaning hacks are exaggerated for clicks. If you want, I can:
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Show a safe step-by-step oven clean
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Help you spot fake cleaning hacks
