How To Clean An Oven Like a Professional
It’s that dreaded time of the year again. After many months of service, it’s time to get those grease and grime medals of honour out of your oven. Cleaning the oven is definitely one of the most overlooked kitchen chores. But it no longer has to be. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to clean your entire oven in less than 1 hour.
Why Should You Clean Your Oven?
While it may seem impossible to make time for oven cleaning, the importance of keeping it clean cannot be stressed enough. Not cleaning it can lead to health problems, as leftover food and grime can contaminate your food. Even if you only accidentally spilled a little bit of fat or grease, the food in the oven could be contaminated. Clean the oven frequently and regularly, and you can ensure that your oven stays safe for many years to come.
Estimated time: 1hr (including soak time)
Materials
- Drop sheet
- Gloves
- Cloth
- Magic Sponge
- Scourer and Sponge
- Oven Cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Protective Gear
- Tub (optional)
- Access to water
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven cleaning area
Before you begin, make sure that the oven has been fully shut off and cooled down. To make the process smoother, prepare all your equipment in front of you. Make sure that you are wearing protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and safety goggles during this process.
Step 2: Remove racks from the oven To help remove all the grease place your racks into a tub of water. If you have a sink, you can use make sure to place a rag on the bottom to prevent any scratching or dents from the rack. Using a large tub of water works too!
Step 3: Prepare the oven
To jumpstart your oven cleaning process, turn your oven on for a few minutes. This will help loosen up any residue found inside and around your oven. Make sure the heat is set to a low setting so that you don’t accidentally burn yourself.
Step 4: Clean the racks Using a scourer and gloves, you can start scrubbing away all that grease and grime off the racks. You can do this in the tub of water to help wash away the rubble
Step 5: Clean the inside of the oven
Once times up, you can start whipping away the residue and chemicals. Using a soft cloth and dishwashing liquid you can remove any chemical residue or smell.
Step 6: Clean the oven door and the exterior
Use a separate or a new cloth to wipe the external over. Using a glass cloth and glass cleaner you can give your oven that little extra shine. You might also like to turn on the oven for a few minutes to burn off any chemical residue and smell.
How easy was that? Cleaning your oven can be a daunting task, especially during the holiday season and other get-togethers. Although it can be an easy task, it can get time-consuming if you’re using it constantly. If you need a jumpstart in your kitchen cleaning, then we have the crew you can call. Jim’s Cleaning understands how valuable your time can be. That’s why our team only deliver the best of the best when it comes to home cleaning services. If you want to learn more about how we can help you then enquire online or call 131 546.
