How to clean your oven step by step

2017-07-15

Most homes will have a traditional oven that can be tackled with a commercial oven cleaner for effective results. There are different types of ovens so it’s best to consult the manufacturer’s instructions before cleaning your oven.

Knowing how to clean your oven is important, but understanding the best way to clean an oven will not only save you time but money, too. While a bit of elbow grease is unavoidable, if you clean your oven regularly you’ll not only protect it in the long run but also do it without mess or stress.

To give your oven a thorough clean, you will need:

Oven cleaner
Scourer
Resealable plastic bags
Sponges
Rubber gloves
Old toothbrush

How to clean your oven - Step 1: Getting started

how to clean your oven

First, make sure that the oven is off and cool. It’s also a good idea to put on old clothes – cleaning the oven can get messy!

How to clean your oven Step 2: Shelving

Remove the shelves and leave to soak in hot water and washing up liquid.

Choose your oven cleaning product, and follow the instructions on the label and take any necessary safety precautions first. Choosing one with a spray nozzle will allow you to reach the corners without too much effort, while the foam helps lift the grime. Using a specialist oven cleaning product will be the best solution. Leave the solution to soften the stubborn burnt-on food.

How to clean your oven Step 3: Waiting for the cleaning products to take effect

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Meanwhile, take a scourer and scrub the oven racks clean in the sink. Be sure to turn them halfway through to ensure that you clean it well on both sides. Rinse with clean water and set aside.

Now back to the oven. Often you will need to wait for several minutes (if not hours) to allow the product to take effect. Following the manufacturer’s guidelines on the label throughout the process, take a damp sponge and wipe the inside of the oven until sparkling.

If you are short on time, place the shelves in resealable plastic bags, spray with oven cleaner, seal up and leave the cleaner to work its magic. Ensure that you read the instructions on your oven-cleaning product and take all recommended safety precautions.

Next, spray or sponge the product into the corners of the oven, and leave the solution to soften any stubborn burnt-on food.

Meanwhile, use a scourer to scrub the oven racks clean. Turn them halfway through to make sure that they are clean on both sides. Rinse with warm water and set aside to dry.

How to clean your oven Step 4: How to clean Inside the oven

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Oven cleaning products can take several minutes, if not hours, to take effect. Once the leftover food starts to loosen, take a damp sponge and wipe the inside of the oven. Be sure to repeat this step until the oven is clean, and rinse the sponge after each round to avoid spreading dirt. Don't get anything electrical wet – water and electricity don't mix well together!

If burnt-on food remains, fear not: sprinkle bicarbonate of soda on the charred food and leave to soften overnight. You should then be able to wipe the stubborn stains away the following day.

How to clean your oven Step 5: How to clean the oven glass door

For the finishing touch, make your glass door shine – a glass scraper is the best way to clean oven doors covered in stuck-on food. Grease and oil will easily wipe off with hot water and cleaning solution.

A glass scraper or scourer will help remove stuck-on food. Grease and oil can be tackled with a solution of hot water and oven cleaner. Don't use caustic-based oven cleaner on glass.

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To prevent any unwanted puddles on your kitchen floor, place some old towels on the floor, under the gap between the oven and where the door opens.

Insert the glass door back into the cooker and give the whole oven a wipe down, removing any excess cleaning solution and residue

Keeping your oven clean

Now that your oven is shiny and clean, here are some helpful hints on how you can keep it that way:

Soak chrome shelves in soapy water or place in the dishwasher to remove any build-up of food.
Leave bicarbonate of soda on top of stubborn stains overnight to remove stains.
If your oven has a glass screen, make sure you clean it after cooking roasts, which may spit and leave fat residue behind.
Before cooking, line the bottom shelf of your oven with foil or an oven sheet to catch any food that may fall.
Roast fish and meat in cooking bags to cut down on the amount of fat that can spit inside the oven.
Remove the tray from the oven, if you are checking how cooked it is, to avoid splashing grease inside the oven.
Once you've finished cooking, place a heat-resistant bowl of water inside and heat the oven to a medium temperature for 20 minutes.
Once fully cooled down, wipe the oven down with a damp cloth to help remove loose dirt and grease.

If oven cleaning is a chore you'd rather avoid, perhaps it's worth getting your oven professionally cleaned. If you need high-quality oven cleaning for a reasonable price in London Strong Cleaning can help you.

Strong Cleaning understands that oven cleaning is one of the most difficult, time-consuming chores within the domestic household. We clean all ovens to a high professional standard and offer all customers 100% satisfaction.

When you want to enjoy spotlessly clean oven at your home, book our professional team today!

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