She would set everything up, let the warmth and moisture work, and then return later. When the oven door opened, baked-on grease and stubborn residue were noticeably softer and easier to wipe away. A cloth handled most of the remaining mess, while difficult corners received a little extra patience. Sometimes she repeated the process rather than aggressively scrubbing the surface. Her explanation was always wonderfully straightforward: “If it steams, it softens. If it softens, it lets go.” But there are a few important precautions before trying a method like this yourself. Continue below…