Cleaning the oven is the last thing you want to do after cooking — but the longer grease and grime stay on the walls, the harder they are to remove later. Cleaning it regularly saves effort in the long run.
How to clean it safely
It matters what the inside of your oven is made of — choose products accordingly, since universal abrasive pastes don’t suit every coating. For light dirt and odours, plain baking soda mixed into a paste works well.
For stubborn burnt-on grime, use a dedicated oven-cleaning product made for that kind of dirt, and follow the instructions on the packaging.
What to avoid
Don’t use metal brushes or abrasive sponges on the inside — they scratch the coating easily. Strong, concentrated chemical products (acid-based solutions, for example) aren’t something to use yourself — the risk of damaging the coating or a chemical burn outweighs the benefit.
If the oven is badly neglected or cleaning it yourself isn’t getting results, it’s easier to leave the kitchen to a professional clean — it’s part of general cleaning, which can also be booked on its own.
