We have all been there. You've put off for as long as you can but
there's no escaping it any longer. It's time for the household chore
that most home owners hate above all others - cleaning the oven. It's
dirty, tiring, messy and time-consuming. But if you spend a little time
preparing, it needn't be such a hassle.
First things first, make sure the kitchen window is open - you need some ventilation because most shop-bought oven cleaners emit powerful fumes. It's also worth turning down the heating in the kitchen - or switching it off completely - because the fumes often seem worse when the room is warm.
The next thing to do is to make sure you have all the basic equipment you require in place. You'll need a good pair of gloves, some scourers and access to hot running water for rinsing the grills after you've cleaned them. In addition to this, you will of course need oven cleaner!
First things first, make sure the kitchen window is open - you need some ventilation because most shop-bought oven cleaners emit powerful fumes. It's also worth turning down the heating in the kitchen - or switching it off completely - because the fumes often seem worse when the room is warm.
The next thing to do is to make sure you have all the basic equipment you require in place. You'll need a good pair of gloves, some scourers and access to hot running water for rinsing the grills after you've cleaned them. In addition to this, you will of course need oven cleaner!