Oven racks can collect stubborn grease and baked-on residue over time, which makes them unpleasant to handle and harder to clean.
One practical method is to soak them in very hot water with a dishwasher tablet before scrubbing away the loosened dirt.
Use enough water to cover the dirty parts of the rack as much as possible.
Let the tablet dissolve in the hot water so it can start loosening grease and baked residue.
Place the oven rack in the basin and leave it to soak for 1 to 2 hours, depending on how dirty it is.
Use a sponge or scrubber to remove the softened grime, then rinse the rack well with clean water and dry it before putting it back.
Always test carefully if your rack has a delicate finish, and avoid overly harsh scouring tools that may scratch the surface.
This dishwasher tablet method can make oven rack cleaning easier by softening grease before you scrub. With soaking, gentle friction, and a good rinse, the job usually feels much less difficult.