I Put My Oven Racks in the Bathtub and Didn’t Expect This
I postponed cleaning my [[oven racks]] because they were bulky, greasy, and hard to submerge anywhere but found the solution by immersing them in my [[bathtub]]. Lining the tub with [[towels]] protected the surface while very hot water and [[dish detergent]] soaked into every wire, loosening baked-on grease so the grime released into the cloudy water. After several hours the residue softened and wiped away with a sponge, and a quick rinse with the [[shower]] left the racks clean without harsh abrasives or excessive scrubbing. The bathtub created the conditions—full submersion, heat, time, and space—for chemistry to do the work, making future maintenance easier and turning a dreaded chore into a simple, repeatable routine. It prevented scratching, let water circulate around the rails, improved coverage and shortened cleanup time.