A Helpful Guide To Oven Cleaning

Last Updated on 2 years ago by Nicky Johnson

If you like to cook or bake, you likely use your home oven often. But with frequent use comes messes, spills, and crumbs.

Without maintenance and cleaning, unfortunately, greases and food particles can build up in your oven, potentially leading to a fire hazard for you and your roommates, family members, or pets.

Cleaning your oven can seem like a hassle, especially since the oven interior is usually out of sight and out of mind, but don’t put it off! After all, the task can be made simple with the right tools and the right professional. Arrange for a professional oven cleaning today and have peace of mind that you’re doing an important thing to maintain your home or apartment.

Guide To Oven Cleaning

Cleaning an Oven at Home

While a professional oven cleaning can take the stress out of the task, many people do clean ovens without professional help. This can be done with household ingredients you likely already have, including vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide, and some gentle scrapers and scraping tools, or even an old toothbrush.

No harsh chemicals are needed to clean your oven on your own! Some people do opt for more powerful ingredients such as sodium hydroxide, but note that this is a toxic chemical that can be dangerous if not used properly, especially in tandem with other cleaning products.

To clean the oven shelves, you can temporarily remove them and let them soak in soap, water, and other gentle cleaning agents for a few hours. It’s best to remove the shelves before cleaning the oven interior, as doing so will help you reach some of the most difficult spots more easily.

If you plan to maintain the cleanliness of your oven on your own, it’s important to clean it often and thoroughly to prevent difficult-to-clean buildup of grease and food particles.

Why Get My Oven Professionally Cleaned?

Cleaning ovens without professional materials or know-how can be tricky and time-consuming, especially if the oven has not been cleaned frequently or is used often. Depending on the oven you have, certain spots may be difficult, if not impossible, to reach on your own. Cleaning your oven on your own, furthermore, may simply not be enough as time passes. Because of these factors, many people choose to skip the hassle and stress and opt instead for the convenience of a professional oven cleaning.

Ultimately, professionally cleaning an oven can help it last longer while saving you time and effort. If the oven must be cleaned before an end of tenancy cleaning, moreover, a professional oven cleaning can help ensure the entirety of one’s security deposit is returned at the end of a lease.

Oven Cleaning Costs

The cost of a professional cleaning can depend on the size, model, state of your oven and how long it takes to clean. Note that prices are not standardized within the UK, and can vary depending where you live.

Oven cleaning price estimates include:
Single oven: £50-60+

Double oven: £65+ 

AGA Cooker/Oven: £100-130+, depending on the oven model.

BBQ grill: £50-70, or more for larger grills. 

Range cooker: £80-100, depending on the size of the cooker.

Ultimately, oven cleaning prices vary from professional to professional. If you’re on a budget, it’s worth calling multiple services in advance to compare prices and make the best financial choice. 

If you’re looking to clean other appliances or oven exteriors (such as the stove tops, for example), many oven cleaning services may be able to help at an additional price. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I clean my oven?

Be sure to clean an oven on your own every 3-5 months. A professional cleaning is also recommended every 12-18 months, or as otherwise needed depending on frequency of oven use. If you are renting an apartment, ask your landlord how often they’d like to clean it, or if they will have maintenance to clean it for you.

My oven has a self-cleaning function. How often should I use it?

Most newer ovens have self-cleaning functions. If yours has one, it’s a good idea to run it every 3-4 months to ensure the oven is maintained well. Still, self-cleaning is not enough in itself to ensure your oven is clean. You will eventually have to clean it on your own or with professional assistance.

How much does an oven cleaning cost?

For most oven models, a professional oven cleaning will cost between £50-70. The AGA cooker, a Swedish oven, or other large ovens and grills, however, may cost over £100 to clean adequately. If you’re unsure about the cost, call in advance and be specific in describing what work you’d like done for which appliances.

What materials are used to clean an oven?

Cleaning an oven can involve common household items, like baking soda, vinegar, old toothbrushes (to scrape grime) or oxygen peroxide.

Cleaning professionals likely use a combination of these materials and their own when cleaning your oven. A common ingredient employed to clean ovens, sodium hydroxide, is toxic. Be careful if you choose to use this substance while cleaning on your own, but know that professionals will know how to be able to use it to clean without any hazard to you or your family! 

Book a professional cleaning today!

Frequent oven cleaning is key to the longevity of your oven and fire safety within your home. Appliances can be expensive, and owe it to yourself to maintain them the best you can. If you are renting an apartment, furthermore, oven maintenance may be mandatory for getting your safety deposit back.

Hiring a professional can take the stress out of any home improvement task. Want to get it done on a budget? It doesn’t have to be difficult! Hire a professional and learn more about oven cleaning!

With professional assistance, you can rest assured your oven will be cleaned thoroughly and with care. Don’t wait: try it today!

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