"Your cleaner needs time on your oven's walls to actually get in there and cut through grease and build-up. Quick wipes can't achieve this. You'll first want to take out the racks in your oven, and then apply your cleaning solution to its walls; you can also use dish soap, just ensure whatever you use is non-toxic. Immediately, while the walls are still damp, line them with paper towels. Give them another spray of your cleaner to really lock them in."
"Leave them there for a couple of hours - go watch TV, you can claim you were "cleaning the oven" the entire time - then peel the paper towels off. Spot-wipe any residue you see left; it will come off easier as the cleaner's been soaking into it. Carefully check for any torn pieces of paper towel left, too, as these are flammable."
Ovens with grease and food residue cause flavor transfer, uneven cooking, and fire risk. Effective cleaning requires allowing a cleaner to sit on oven walls to penetrate buildup; quick wipes are insufficient. Remove oven racks, apply a non-toxic cleaning solution or dish soap to the walls, then line damp areas with paper towels and spray again to secure them. Leave the paper towels in place for a couple of hours so the cleaner soaks in. Peel the towels off, spot-wipe any remaining residue, and inspect carefully for torn paper pieces to avoid fire hazards. Different cleaners require different dwell times.
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