Best Lubricants For Oven Racks [For Easy Cleaning]

Food grease is a nightmare for most people as they don’t clean their appliances frequently. This food grease gradually builds up in the oven and blocks the oven racks from sliding freely.

That’s why you must clean your oven from time to time to stop this greasing from happening. If you wipe it every time after cooking, then your oven will be new forever.

But people don’t have time to do this, so don’t worry, I will recommend some lubricants for oven racks that I use frequently and get desired results. 

If you don’t want to use these lubricants, then I have already written a method to slide your oven racks easily without any chemicals (here is the link).

So, let’s check the products…

Best Lubricants For Oven Racks For Professional Cleaning

Recommended Products Chart:

Lubricants	Price	Verdict
Easy-Off Heavy-Duty Oven Cleaner	Check On Amazon	Best for Heavy Grease
Easy-Off Fume Free Pro Oven Cleaner	Check On Amazon	Best For Mild Grease And Everyday Use
GP66 Green Miracle Cleaner	Check On Amazon	Best For Everyday Use And Spot Cleaning
Goo Gone Oven and Grill Cleaner	Check On Amazon	Best For Everyday Use

Note: I have not listed the price because Amazon tends to change the prices frequently. So, I have given the links to check out the current rates.

Instructions To Use These Lubricants:

These are common instructions to use all these cleaners. Any product-specific instructions are written in the review section. Please refer below for individual reviews.

1. First, take out the oven racks and place them on a polythene sheet or plastic film.
2. Now, spray the cleaner on the desired areas and leave it for some time. If the grease is heavy, then leave it for an hour or two, or else for a few minutes.
3. If your oven’s interior is also very greasy, then you can spray it inside the oven and again leave it for some time.
4. After that, wipe it out with a sponge and all the stubborn grease will be gone.
5. You can also wash it with soap water after the sprayer to remove any unwanted harsh chemical smell.   

Review Of The Lubricants:

1. Easy-Off Heavy-Duty Oven Cleaner

This heavy-duty cleaner cleans almost any stubborn grease and can be used as a multipurpose cleaner to clean barbecue grills, oven doors, broilers, broiler pans, stainless-steel surfaces, etc. If you have extremely heavy grease, then this cleaner works like magic.

Specific Instructions:

1. As Easy-Off is very strong, use it only for deep cleaning. Don’t use it as an everyday cleaner to clean anything because it may spoil the appliance or the product.
2. Whenever you are using this cleaner, always wear a mask as it releases strong fumes which may irritate your nose, and also open windows for proper ventilation as the strong smell remains for some time.  
3. After cleaning with the Easy-Off, wash the racks with soap water, and wipe them with a towel to remove any unwanted chemicals or smell of the cleaner.  

Note: Do not use this cleaner on self-cleaning or continuous-cleaning ovens. Also, do not use it on aluminum, chrome, baked enamel, or exterior oven surfaces.

PROS	CONS
Great for cleaning heavy grease	Very strong and smells very bad
Cleans it very quickly (Usually within 5 mins)	Can’t be used for everyday cleaning
Affordable

2. Easy-Off Fume Free Pro Oven Cleaner Spray

This oven cleaner from Easy-Off is fume free. It is designed to clean tough baked-on grease and spills. Unlike Easy-Off heavy-duty, this Pro cleaner doesn’t leave any harsh smell and is safe for self-cleaning ovens. 

It smells like lime and is perfect for spot-cleaning and everyday use. You can use it to clean many things like broilers, oven doors, ovens, stainless-steel surfaces, and broiler pans.

Specific Instructions:

For Spot Cleaning:

1. Spray the affected areas from a 9-12 inches distance and wait for 1-2 mins.
2. After that, take a wet cloth, sponge, or paper towel and wipe the area properly.
3. Your stains will be gone in minutes.

For Deep Cleaning:

1. Again spray the affected areas from a 9-12 inches distance and now wait for 2-3 hours.
2. After that, take a wet cloth, sponge, or paper towel and wipe the area properly.
3. The tough stains will be gone and your oven will look like new again.

Note: Do not use Easy-Off Pro cleaner on any nonstick cookware. I have used it and it almost ruined my pan. Always use it on the things that are mentioned on the label.

PROS	CONS
Great for spot and deep cleaning	It doesn’t clean extremely tough stains like the Easy-Off heavy duty
Easy to use and cleans very quickly
No harsh smell
Can be used for everyday cleaning

3. GP66 Green Miracle Cleaner (Multipurpose)

GP66 is really a miracle cleaner that can be used on any surface and it’s free from harsh smell, bleach, and phosphates. It is a water-based solution and the cleaner is powerful enough to clean any dirt, grease, and grime. 

This is one of my favorite cleaners and that’s why I use it frequently on my dirty and greasy stuff and get beautiful results.

Specific Instructions To Clean Oven and Its Door:

1. First, take out the racks and spray full length to the greasy areas of the oven and its door.
2. Do the same with the racks.
3. Let it sit for 15-20 mins for ideal cleaning. If it is extremely greasy, then it’s better to wait for an hour to activate it properly.
4. Now, just scrub the greasy areas with a green scrub pad, and wipe with a damp towel or microfiber rag to get a clean look.
5. For the racks, after wiping, you can also rinse them with potable water.

Note: Do not use GP66 in concentrated form on painted or varnished surfaces or water-based paints. Also, do not use it on polished aluminum.

PROS	CONS
Great for cleaning any surface	A little costly
The results are astonishing
No harsh smell

4. Goo Gone Oven and Grill Cleaner

The Goo Gone oven cleaner is a foam-based spray that clings to the surfaces properly and makes cleaning easier. It doesn’t leave any offensive odors and is safe on most kitchen surfaces.

This cleaner works on most things like regular ovens, self-cleaning and stainless-steel ovens, oven racks, indoor and outdoor grills, burner drip pans, toaster ovens, rotisserie, and cookware.

Specific Instructions:

1. Hold the bottle upright and spray at the stains from a distance of 8-10 inches.
2. Now, close the oven door and allow the product to sit for 5-6 minutes. If the stain is tough, then wait for 1-2 hours.
3. After that wipe it clean with a wet sponge or cloth.

Note: For food contact surfaces, rinse thoroughly with water and, then wipe it clean with a wet sponge or cloth.

PROS	CONS
Great for spot and deep cleaning	Not for cleaning extremely tough stains
Easy to use
No harsh smell and can be used every day
Clings to the surface perfectly

Final Verdict

I am a regular cleaner, so I don’t get tough stains much. But sometimes, when I feel lazy and don’t clean, then stains build up gradually. That’s why I like to keep two cleaners, one for regular cleaning and the other for tough stains.

For tough stains, I use the Easy-Off Heavy-Duty Oven Cleaner, and for regular, I use Easy-Off Fume Free Pro Oven Cleaner or GP66 Green Miracle Cleaner. The Easy-Off heavy works really great on tough stains and I like to use it whenever necessary. The Goo Gone oven cleaner is also good for regular cleaning.

So, it’s always better to keep one for stubborn grease and the other for normal cleaning.

You May Also Like

1. How To Make Oven Racks Slide Easier?
2. How To Clean A Coffee Maker With Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Dishsoap?
3. How To Clean A Hand Mixer?

FAQ