That old enemy chaos
The law of chaos says that everything which is not constantly put in to order will over time deteriorate and become completely disorganized.
This will also happen to the kitchen oven and all of those tasty dishes which you have baked in that oven will leave residue on the sides of the oven which can become as hard as stone and therefore extremely difficult to remove.
This can reach a point where an oven can look very bad.
Some of the attempts which are made to restore the oven to its previous condition may turn out to be completely unsuccessful.
This can be very frustrating but there is a real chance that you’re not approaching this problem in the correct way.
In fact, the majority of housewives will avoid oven cleaning for as long as possible because of the problems which it presents.
However, for the sake of a hygienically clean kitchen it is important that everyone should know what has to be done in order to ensure a clean oven.
When you approached that task with the right tools you will find that getting rid of all of that sticky residue and accumulated grease is actually not as hard as may have assumed.
The professionals suggest that an oven is thoroughly cleaned at least twice a year or more for best results. In fact, this will depend entirely on how much your oven is used.
Just follow a few simple steps
Knowing how to proceed is the best start as you set out to clean that dirty oven.
The process also requires that you have all of the necessary cleaning materials such as an old toothbrush, floor coverings such as newspapers, towels or sheets.
Naturally, the most important product will be oven cleaner and a heavy-duty scourer.
In order to protect your hands, it is best to use rubber gloves and you will also need sponges to soak up the dissolved dirt.
It is also necessary to have a resealable plastic bag which is large enough to contain all of the waste.
In everything we do we should always consider our personal safety.
This is why when making use of a commercial oven cleaner always make sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions which has been supplied with the product.
Protect your hands by wearing rubber gloves and you should ensure that your oven has been switched off and that it is completely cool before you commence with your cleaning project.
Many modern ovens actually have a self-cleaning function.
If you’re not certain simply Google your oven model on the Internet because if your oven self-cleans then it is important to make certain that you are following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Self-cleaning ovens doesn’t mean that human intervention is not necessary.
The purpose of the self-cleaning function is simply to heat the oven until it reaches very high temperatures which will then result in a situation where the accumulated dirt is turned to ash which then have to be cleaned out of the bottom of the oven.
To get rid of excess smoke it is best to open the Windows because there are still a lot of work which will have to be done.
The visible stuff
A sensible way to start is simply to remove all of the visible food particles.
It is best to put on some of your old clothes because this is a job which can become very messy.
Now you can proceed to remove all of the particles of food which has accumulated on the floor of your oven and also those which has attached themselves to the shelves.
Making use of an old brush or a damp sponge is an excellent idea.
The baking trays which has been supplied with your stove can be used because you can place all of the burnt food into that tray.
Afterwards it is a simple matter to dump all that stuff in the dustbin and to place the baking tray into the dishwasher.
Remember to remove all the shelves in your oven because this ensures that all areas are easily accessible.
These things can then be placed into a bath or into the sink where they should be allowed to soak in warm soapy water.
It has been discovered that hot water and washing liquid is an excellent way to dissolve all of that grease residue.
However, depending on the condition of that shelf it may be necessary to persist with that soaking process for several hours and possibly even overnight.
Professionals have also devised another trick which involves placing the shelves in a resealable plastic bag.
Use your open cleaner and spray the shelves all over where after your bag has to be sealed.
Now just leave the shelves in that bag for between 30 and 60 minutes so that the open cleaner can do its job.
Using vinegar and bicarbonate of soda
In previous articles we have learned how many of the commonly used household products can be used very successfully to accomplish some of those stubborn and complicated household tasks.
Simply sprinkle the bicarbonate of soda over the surfaces of your oven.
This may work better if those surfaces are damp because that will help the soda to stick.
Now simply leave that bicarbonate of soda for 30 minutes.
Some people would rather use a regular open cleaning product and all they have to do is to spray this product all over the inside of the oven.
It should be ensured that it’s able to penetrate into every corner or crevice.
Leave those products for a sufficient amount of time so that it can soften all of that stubborn residue.
This may require anything from 30 minutes up to several hours.
Remember your oven racks which had been soaking because it may now be time to use a scourer in order to scrub them clean.
Remember to scrub them on both sides until they are spotlessly clean all over.
It might then be necessary to rinse them with hot water where after they should be allowed to dry.
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