How To Clean The Inside of Your Oven
1. Remove and soak any shelves, racks or trays.
Some oven racks are dishwasher safe! Always check your manual first before putting them in the dishwasher though.
Soak any oven racks or trays in hot soapy water. You can use either normal washing up detergent, or dishwasher detergent for this step. If your sink isn’t big enough to accommodate them all, you can use a large container, or even your bath. Leave these to soak whilst you clean the rest of your oven. We recommend leaving them for at least 2 hours. After, scrub them with a stiff brush or scrubbing sponge, rinse, and dry.
Soak any oven racks or trays in hot soapy water. You can use either normal washing up detergent, or dishwasher detergent for this step. If your sink isn’t big enough to accommodate them all, you can use a large container, or even your bath. Leave these to soak whilst you clean the rest of your oven. We recommend leaving them for at least 2 hours. After, scrub them with a stiff brush or scrubbing sponge, rinse, and dry.
2. Remove any loose bits of food or other debris from the oven cavity.
You can do this using a damp cloth or sponge. The more you’re able to remove at this stage, the better your chosen oven cleaner will be at powering through the harder to remove bits.
3. Apply your oven cleaner.
Now is the time to apply your chosen oven cleaner to every surface inside of your oven. If you’re using a shop-bought cleaner, follow the instructions on the packaging. Most will require you to allow it to soak in over time. It’s a good idea to check the time it takes before you start cleaning your oven. This way you can plan around this, and not end up stuck without an oven to use at dinner time.
Safety: Always wear gloves when handling shop-bought cleaners to avoid irritation or chemical burns.
Safety: Always wear gloves when handling shop-bought cleaners to avoid irritation or chemical burns.
4. Wipe and rinse.
Once the cleaner has had the recommended amount of time to work, you can wipe it away with a damp cloth. You may also need to rinse it with a wet sponge to get rid of all of the suds.
5. Scrub stubborn areas.
If there are any stubborn areas that haven’t been cleaned, you can scrub at these with a scouring pad or stiff brush. Wipe and rinse away once these areas have been cleaned.
Helpful Tip: Use an old toothbrush to gain access to those hard to reach areas in the corner of your oven. The flexible bristles will remove the dirt and grime that would be otherwise very hard to reach.
Helpful Tip: Use an old toothbrush to gain access to those hard to reach areas in the corner of your oven. The flexible bristles will remove the dirt and grime that would be otherwise very hard to reach.
6. Optional: Polish the inside with a dry microfibre cloth.
If you want to go the extra mile, you can polish the inside. This will give a lovely shiny and professional finish to your oven.
7. Clean and replace the oven racks.
Now is a good time to clean your oven shelves and racks, as explained in Step 1. Once they are clean and completely dry, you can return them to your oven.
