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I've read a few posts on the site about using a paste of baking soda to clean out your oven.

How effective is this method?

Does anyone have additional recommendations? Kitchen week is looming...

Nicole,
I'm glad you posted this question because I'm also getting ready to clean my oven! Here's some all-natural cleaning formulas I just found online and I am definitely going to try one of them:

GRANDMA'S TRIED AND TRUE VINEGAR RECIPE

5T Baking soda
3 drops hand soap or liquid dish soap
4T White vinegar

Mix above ingredients until they form a thick paste. Apply paste to inside of oven and scrub with sponge. Wipe clean and rinse thoroughly.

CITRUS CLEANSER

Use equal amounts of lemon juice and salt. Apply paste to stubborn stains and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes. Scrub with brush and wipe clean.

NATURAL SCRUB CLEAN OVEN SOLUTION

4T Baking soda
4T Hot, steamy water

Make a paste with the above listed ingredients and apply it to the oven's cavity using an old toothbrush or soft-bristled cleaning brush. Allow solution to sit for 1-minute. Scrub with brush until oven is clean. Rinse with water and sponge until no traces of baking soda remain.

TOUGH STAIN REMOVER

1c Salt
1c Baking soda
1c Water

Make a paste using the ingredients above and apply it to the inside of the oven. Close door and heat oven to 500-degrees for 60 minutes. Turn off oven and allow to cool. Wipe debris from oven using a moist sponge. Rinse well.

Let's hope one them works for us both. Best of luck!

There's been no post of the cure yet this week on the AT:NY site.

i have a question about vinyl decals.

i am looking at creating a custom decal to use as a "rug" of sorts in my living room. i am looking for it to be anywhere from 36" to 48" round. I was thinking either solid matte black or light gray or transparent black/gray.

Does anyone have any experience with anyone in the city doing this? also, any comments about the durability of this type of floor covering?

Great questions. My struggle is that I have many non-green cleaners for the house. I feel bad getting rid of them without getting cleaning use of them. Should I use them now and get green-er cleaners later or just throw them away?

oh my god, there is such a beyond great sputnik type of chandelier, with crystals, on ebay. SOMEONE has got to buy it! (i know, i know, my name is mama and i'm addicted to finding things i can't use). the chandelier is very similar to the one on next month's elle decor.
please, someone cough up the bucks and buy it, don't make mama do it herself!!!
search for Item number: 220149751313

hey, anyone ever used CUSTOM CUSHIONS?

http://www.customcushions.net

Has anyone used Dr. Sofa to reupholster? I am doing over 2 chairs and got an estimate from them. Thanks!