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### 🕒 Step-by-Step Instructions:
#### 1. **Lay the racks flat**
Place your oven or grill racks in the bottom of your bathtub or large sink.
#### 2. **Add hot water**
Fill the tub until the racks are fully submerged.
#### 3. **Pour in dish soap**
Add about ¼ cup of dish soap to the water.
#### 4. **Toss in dryer sheets**
Lay 5–6 dryer sheets on top of the water. Let everything soak for **6–8 hours**, or overnight for best results.
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#### 5. **Wipe away the grime**
After soaking, use the same dryer sheets or a sponge to wipe down the racks. The grime should slide off easily — **no scrubbing needed**.
#### 6. **Rinse and dry**
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a towel or let air-dry.
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## 🧠 Why This Works
Dryer sheets contain **softening agents** and mild anti-static properties that **loosen grime and break down baked-on grease**. Combined with dish soap, the solution penetrates tough residue so you don’t have to scrub.
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## 🧼 Bonus Tip: Use Baking Soda for Extra Power
If the racks are extremely dirty, sprinkle some **baking soda** on them before soaking. It adds extra grit and cleaning power to dissolve heavy buildup.
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## 🧽 Great for Cleaning:
* Oven racks
* BBQ grill grates
* Refrigerator shelves
* Wire cooling racks
* Air fryer trays
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## 🧺 Final Thoughts
Cleaning dirty racks doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore. This **dryer sheet and dish soap soak** is a game-changing hack that truly works — no harsh chemicals, no endless scrubbing, and no damage to your racks.
So the next time your oven racks look like they’ve been through a war, try this grandma-approved method. You’ll be amazed at how **effortless and effective** it is.
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**Want more simple cleaning tricks that actually work? Just ask — I’ve got plenty more where this came from!**
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