Cleaning oven racks can be a dreaded chore, but one simple trick makes it almost effortless —

using dryer sheets and dish soap. My aunt swears by this method, and after trying it, I’ll never go back to scrubbing.

What you need: 5–10 dryer sheets, ¼ cup dish soap, a bathtub or large sink, hot water, and a soft sponge.

How to do it:

Fill your tub with hot water and add dish soap.

Toss in the dryer sheets, then submerge the oven racks completely.

Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight — the longer, the better.

Wipe each rack with a wet dryer sheet to remove loosened grime.

Rinse, dry, and return them to your oven.

The fabric softeners and static-fighting agents in dryer sheets break down grease and baked-on residue, while the dish soap cuts through oil. This method needs little to no scrubbing and won’t scratch metal.

For extra-tough stains, add baking soda to the soak. The result? Sparkling clean racks, minimal effort,

and a fresh scent — all using household items you already have. It’s an easy, affordable hack that truly works.