"It's okay to admit that aluminum foil is the number one most-used thing in your kitchen, whether it's used for wrapping up leftovers, making kitchen cleanup a breeze, or arts and crafts. With all this usage, you might encounter a minor issue - aluminum foil melting in your oven. This isn't necessarily a common occurrence, since aluminum foil's melting point is about 1,220 degrees Fahrenheit, but if it does happen, you don't have to live with the blemishes in your oven forever."
"Before attempting any cleaning method, ensure that the oven is turned off and cooled, and that your kitchen is well-ventilated. From here, begin by picking away any loose pieces of the burnt aluminum foil. You can try grabbing a razor blade and carefully scraping away at the mess, or you can go right into the baking soda and vinegar method, which requires making a thick paste out of the aforementioned ingredients and slathering it on the affected area. Leave the paste on overnight and wipe away in the morning, which should remove some (if not most) of the mess."
Aluminum foil is widely used for wrapping leftovers, easing cleanup, and crafts, but it can melt or burn in an oven despite a high melting point around 1,220°F. Placing foil directly on the oven bottom can cause it to adhere to hotter enamel and contact with heating elements can burn foil and create sparks or fire hazards. Safe cleanup begins with the oven off, cooled, and the kitchen ventilated. Remove loose pieces, carefully scrape with a razor blade if needed, or apply a thick baking soda and vinegar paste overnight and wipe away. Placing a very damp cotton towel and heating at low temperature to generate steam can further help lift remaining foil.
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