Oven cleaning

[Freckles]

Any ideas for eco-friendly oven cleaning?!
TIA x

[Gizmos]

yes, dont clean it!!!! - I hate doing it!

[Pearls]

:D Buy an Aga?

[tiger]

I must say I'm with Giz on this. I hate the job, but just did a search and found these:

care2.com (http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/344)

home family (http://www.homefamily.net/index.php/categories/consumersmarts/environmentally_friendly_cleaning_products/)

[Freckles]

I agree Giz, me too! Except its got to the stage where the smoke alarm goes off every time i open the oven door, so i figure its time to be cleaned!!
Thanks for those links Tiger, will have a browse now :becky:

[Gizmos]

I agree Giz, me too! Except its got to the stage where the smoke alarm goes off every time i open the oven door, so i figure its time to be cleaned!!
Thanks for those links Tiger, will have a browse now :becky:

I need to do mine as well to be honest - anyone for a dirty oven competition

[DaisyChain]

I need to do mine as well to be honest - anyone for a dirty oven competition

I am a big lazy dirty moo when it comes to the oven. Solution ? And I don't know if I dare admit to this, but I pay a company to come in and do it once or twice a year.

I'm not really extravagant honest but just feel thats one treat I deserve :p .

[Gizmos]

I am a big lazy dirty moo when it comes to the oven. Solution ? And I don't know if I dare admit to this, but I pay a company to come in and do it once or twice a year.

I'm not really extravagant honest but just feel thats one treat I deserve :p .

mine is supposed to be self cleaning - so really only need to clean the bottom and glass door - ok i'll make a start tonight ...... plus the shelves ....... oh and then I guess I should clean the top oven we only use for grilling - that ones not tooo bad ..... one oven at a time me thinks - then maybe clean the top of the cupboards - arghhh its never ending

[tiger]

If your sink is large enough for the shelves to fit in, leave them soaking in a solution of washing soda dissolved in hot water. Leave them to soak for a few hours and they will come up like new.
Don't use it on anything aluminium.

[princess_poppet]

I hate doing mine and i if can i usually con someone else into doing it for me! lol

[colman]

heres a suggestion that a friend of mine told me about....
it will help you clean the shelves anyway in an eco way...
Run a bath of water really hot add in a couple of washing powder tablets put the wire racks in, leave for an hour.
Then scrub them with a spontex handy tough scourer (from Mr T), the racks will come up like new and will remove all the brown smurgly marks from fat etc.

Can't help with the inside of the oven though, its too big to fit in the bath!!!

[kinyo]

Mines supposed to be self cleaning too, but i cleane the glass door from time to time with fairy power spray, I just wish my house was self cleaning to so I could spend more time shopping!

[tiger]

Mines supposed to be self cleaning too, but i cleane the glass door from time to time with fairy power spray, I just wish my house was self cleaning to so I could spend more time shopping!

I've found an easy way to make my house look sparkling clean. I just take my glasses off. :rofl:

[Gizmos]

I've found an easy way to make my house look sparkling clean. I just take my glasses off. :rofl:

i tried that but when I tried to put my laundry in the oven and the cake didnt cook in the tumble dryer I knew I had a problem

[Cinderella]

I've found an easy way to make my house look sparkling clean. I just take my glasses off. :rofl:
*LOL* will be trying that one shortly.... once off the puter
(i can't see properly to type otherwise!) :laugh:

[tiger]

i tried that but when I tried to put my laundry in the oven and the cake didnt cook in the tumble dryer I knew I had a problem
That's why your oven needs cleaning then. It's probably all the baked on washing powder. :D

[Pearls]

I've found an easy way to make my house look sparkling clean. I just take my glasses off. :rofl:
I achieve the same effect by drinking gin.
BTW - I still recommend the AGA solution to oven cleaning!

[colman]

Mines supposed to be self cleaning too, but i cleane the glass door from time to time with fairy power spray, I just wish my house was self cleaning to so I could spend more time shopping!

I dont uderstand self cleaning ovens, does that mean you have little pixies that live in there that clean it for you...i think i need to get some pixies!!!!

[scorour]

I dont uderstand self cleaning ovens, does that mean you have little pixies that live in there that clean it for you...i think i need to get some pixies!!!!

We have a self cleaning oven.....I have to clean it mySELF :( scourer, washing up liquid and elbow grease, then a soak in the dish washer..

[princess_poppet]

We have a self cleaning oven.....I have to clean it mySELF :( scourer, washing up liquid and elbow grease, then a soak in the dish washer..

want to come round do mine for me?? :p

[princess_poppet]

Take 1 husband, a scourer, large amount of elbow grease and then restrict marital relations until the job gets done :peace:

:ballchain: sounds good to me! :D

[scorour]

want to come round do mine for me?? :p

no problem, you might want to make sure I have not had a vindaloo the night before tho :D

[princess_poppet]

no problem, you might want to make sure I have not had a vindaloo the night before tho :D

lmao! :rolleyes: do u take clubcard points as payment?? ;)

[scorour]

.... restrict marital relations until the job gets done :peace:

such restrictions would clearly break my T&C's agreed before marriage ;)

[scorour]

lmao! :rolleyes: do u take clubcard points as payment?? ;)

clubcard points or a toilet break.....take your pick :p

[princess_poppet]

the points and a cup of tea if u do a good job i think! lmao!

[scorour]

the points and a cup of tea if u do a good job i think! lmao!

with my OCD, it will defo be a good job....milk, no sugar thanks. I get ridiculed just because I agree with Anthea Turner on Perfect Housewife!!!

[princess_poppet]

with my OCD, it will defo be a good job....milk, no sugar thanks. I get ridiculed just because I agree with Anthea Turner on Perfect Housewife!!!

hey if its that good i might even let ya have a biscuit! :D

[scorour]

hey if its that good i might even let ya have a biscuit! :D

nice offer, will have to see how me tummy is after me vindaloo :eek:

[princess_poppet]

nice offer, will have to see how me tummy is after me vindaloo :eek:

how about not eating the Vindaloo! cant be doing ur love life any good and as we are on an enviro & Eco thread all those extra gases u release after eaitng it cant be good for the ozone layer! lmao :eek: :p

[scorour]

how about not eating the Vindaloo! cant be doing ur love life any good and as we are on an enviro & Eco thread all those extra gases u release after eaitng it cant be good for the ozone layer! lmao :eek: :p

I don't suffer from 'wind' as a result of a vindaloo, it is more a desperate need to lose 2lbs from my body! Point taken tho', tea and biscuit it is then, right, where did I leave them marigolds? ;)

[princess_poppet]

:D I don't suffer from 'wind' as a result of a vindaloo, it is more a desperate need to lose 2lbs from my body! Point taken tho', tea and biscuit it is then, right, where did I leave them marigolds? ;)

lmao! I have pink marigolds but they might not do ya street rep any good! :D

[scorour]

:D

lmao! I have pink marigolds but they might not do ya street rep any good! :D

Not sure at what stage of my life it happened, but I stopped giving a .....poop about my street rep some time ago....ok, pink it is, now where did I put my pinafore? :D

[princess_poppet]

Not sure at what stage of my life it happened, but I stopped giving a .....poop about my street rep some time ago....ok, pink it is, now where did I put my pinafore? :D

lmao!!! ok a bloke in pink marigolds n a pinafore!! :D This i gotta see! :p

[tiger]

lmao!!! ok a bloke in pink marigolds n a pinafore!! :D This i gotta see! :p
Never mind what he looks like, just let us know if he's any good at cleaning ovens. We could get him a nice little round on here! Must be eco friendly though. :D

[princess_poppet]

lmao!!! He takes clubcard vouchers as payment with tea n biscuits tiger!

[scorour]

lmao!!! ok a bloke in pink marigolds n a pinafore!! :D This i gotta see! :p

hey, you can laugh.....but I looked good doing my 'naked chef' whilst living in Rotterdam, making a curry (surprise surprise) for some of our friends.....need be careful when boiling the rice mind, scalding areas can really hurt :eek:

[scorour]

Never mind what he looks like, just let us know if he's any good at cleaning ovens. We could get him a nice little round on here! Must be eco friendly though. :D

my motto is, if a jobs worth doing, its worth doing right.....if elbow grease and fairy are eco friendly, then I'm sorted, if fairy can kill.....I aint yer man :o

[tiger]

hey, you can laugh.....but I looked good doing my 'naked chef' whilst living in Rotterdam, making a curry (surprise surprise) for some of our friends.....need be careful when boiling the rice mind, scalding areas can really hurt :eek:

Naked chef, making curry, wind problem :eek: I think that might be a bit too much information!. :rofl:

[scorour]

Naked chef, making curry, wind problem :eek: I think that might be a bit too much information!. :rofl:

very true, my wife always says I give too much info....she is not keen on me announcing whilst I pass her, that I am off to drop my bait :o

[princess_poppet]

she might have a point! lol

[scorour]

I thought I was just keeping her informed of what I'm upto....it saves the inconvenience of her shouting for me to do something whilst I am 'off the road', so to speak :confused:

[tiger]

We've hijacked this thread. I think we ought to get :focus:

Maybe we should take any more comments on to the chat thread. :)

[scorour]

We've hijacked this thread. I think we ought to get :focus:

Maybe we should take any more comments on to the chat thread. :)

Aye, you may be right Tiger...

back to topic, my oven cleaning regime is:

- Clean regular - definitely after a few spitting joints
- Scourer, fairy, boiling hot water and loads of elbow grease.

Always works for me, marigolds and pinafore are optional, but I like them :D

[princess_poppet]

I agree! Scourer u r such a bad influence!

[Maverick]

Stardrops does the job well, or washing soda.
Also I know it sounds boring but, a little wipe every time you cook, means it nevers gets to that dreading to do it stage.

[Freckles]

Yeh, thats what i should do Maverick!
I also read somewhere recently that a thick paste of bicarb, salt and warm water left on tough bits makes them easier to clean.
STILL haven't done my oven lol!

[dingaling]

My oven is DISGUSTING:( what do you all recommend for getting it clean? I have used Mr Muscle in the past, is anything any better? My sil got someone in to do hers but it cost over £100:eek:

Help!!

[SuzyWoo]

I 'got someone in' (snigger) but it only cost about £40, well worth it though! I would ring round for a quote.

[Jules_2005]

I'm tempted to do the same Suzywoo. My friend is a cleaner and has offered :)

[Miss Wetwipe]

I use my hubby to clean my oven! :D

Other than that a few of my friends swear by this !
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/solutions/clean!4972?src=gatop&sq=oven%20cleaner

[Floosy]

Cif oven cleaner fume free and it works magic

[Poundsinbucks]

I have the Fairy spray stuff that Ainsley Harriott advertises. I know, annoying advert, but the stuff is good! It really works! Spray on, leave for a bit, and you just wipe off all the mucky stuff. I was impressed :D.

Poundsinbucks x :)

[jenni]

Try getting someone in - it is only about £40 and they do a fantastic job - we did it before we sold our house and the oven looked like new. Pity about this one though...!

[amanda22]

I use my hubby to clean my oven! :D

Other than that a few of my friends swear by this !
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/solutions/clean!4972?src=gatop&sq=oven%20cleaner

Me too!!! lol:D

That mr muscle stuff chokes me and makes me wheeze so I make OH do it, I'd gladly pay someone to clean my oven at the moment as well!!:)

[NitWit]

My mum used to swear by baking soda mixed into a paste for Ovens and newspaper for drying off windows. Strange but they both work a treat.

Ohh I now put one of those non stick sheets in the bottom of mine now to make it easier to clean :)

[mutley muppet]

Ohh I now put one of those non stick sheets in the bottom of mine now to make it easier to clean :)

Where did you get your non stick sheets please Nitwit?
MM. x

[NitWit]

Where did you get your non stick sheets please Nitwit?
MM. x

I got some a few months back in Waitrose. Not cheap, but worth it. I have never had to clean the oven since... just wipe down the sheets into the bin and wash them in the dishwasher or wipe them down. I think they were something like £5 and you cut them to size. You just use them over and over again :D

[mutley muppet]

I got some a few months back in Waitrose. Not cheap, but worth it. I have never had to clean the oven since... just wipe down the sheets into the bin and wash them in the dishwasher or wipe them down. I think they were something like £5 and you cut them to size. You just use them over and over again :D

Thanks. Sounds great. Will invest in some next time Im near Waitrose.
MM. x

[Grace & Favour]

Thanks. Sounds great. Will invest in some next time Im near Waitrose.
MM. x


You can also buy them online from Lakeland Ltd

[MrsTom]

My oven is also minging and disgusting - this post has prompted me to get it clean.

I know what I will be doing tomorrow!

[angelic]

Where did you get your non stick sheets please Nitwit?
MM. x

I paid about £5 for mine originally from Betterware or Kleenezee.
Since then, I have found a couple of traders on car boots selling same thing for £1 :clap2: Well worth a look if you go to a car boot ;)

I use Oven Pride on my oven, it is a gel type liquid. It comes with a big bag which takes your oven racks, pour the liquid in and leave for a few hours.
The grease just dissolves off them and brings them up lovely and shiny :)
It doesn't smell, but is pretty powerful stuff, comes with protective gloves too.

[80934]

Yes - I think Oven Pride is excellent too! I also like the idea of the non-stick sheets - if anyone finds any at a reasonable price please post details!

[Grace & Favour]

You may laugh at this . . but for all the chrome / steel shelves / fittings that you can take out of the oven . .

I find Nitromors paintstripper (water soluble) is the very best!
(but don't use it inside the oven please!!!!!!)

[catgirl03]

Cif oven cleaner fume free and it works magic

I use this too and the stainless steel one for the outside it works fab!

I had the engineer out this week to fix the light in mine and I asked him whats best to clean it. he said white vinegar. so going to give that a try as well.

[NitWit]

Cheapest I can find so far.... from eBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Non-Stick-Liner-Sheet-for-Baking-Tray-Grill-Pan_W0QQitemZ290221118798QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20632Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247)

Like the car boot idea.... never thought to look for them there.

[janice mac]

Spray it with mr muscle or the like, stick it in a bin bag overnight and then take it to the local car wash a jet wash it off, comes up like new!

Have been doing this for about 2 years now, previously baking soda in a hot bath but you get all of the crap down you plug hole and it scratches your bath!

[sanmarco5]

Cheapest I can find so far.... from eBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Non-Stick-Liner-Sheet-for-Baking-Tray-Grill-Pan_W0QQitemZ290221118798QQihZ019QQcategoryZ20632Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247)

Like the car boot idea.... never thought to look for them there.

is this the right thing?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OVEN-LINER_W0QQitemZ190220143729QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2062 7QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[addictedtosaving]

Where did you get your non stick sheets please Nitwit?
MM. x

I got mine in Tesco. It is one sheet which you cut to size. It fits two separate baking trays. About £2.50 I think.

[rainbow]

I just put a piece of tin foil accross the bottom of mine. Cheap and easily replaced. I use a brillo pad to clean the racks and finish off in the dishwasher.

[NitWit]

is this the right thing?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OVEN-LINER_W0QQitemZ190220143729QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2062 7QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I must have been searching under a different term. That's exactly the type I use :)

[alibongo]

I put a really old roasting dish on the bottom of mine, works fine for me, just take it out clean it and put it back, also someone the other day said that they take thier metal racks out and put them in the dishwasher, not tried this yet but may give it a go next time I do a big oven clean.

[Angel]

Betterware do a good oven cleaner, or dripak soda crystals are effective. Betterware and dripak do not test on animals.

[janedoe]

Aldi have the oven sheets in from time to time 3 in box for about £1.99 I usually stock up when they get them in and also the oven cleaner stuff from the Kleeneze mag, neighbour orders it for me.

[muddles]

I steep the oven racks & shelves in hot water with Ariel washing powder, the grease dissolves off them and they come up like new, I use Mr Muscle for the oven, but quite like the idea of trying Ciff as I too hate the fumes with Mr M
Cheers :-)

[angelic]

Just remembered another source for the Oven Liners - before finding them on a car boot, I bought a few in Morrisons, think they were about £1.99?

They don't have them as a regular line, but when I got them last, they were on strips (same as Little Swimmers) hanging from shelves in food aisles.

Betterware / Kleenezee ones are no different to the ones I have bought from the car boots expect a very hefty price difference ;)

[RT7]

Has anyone tried a steam cleaner to clean their oven? My neighbour has just bought one but hasnt tried it on the oven yet.

[janice mac]

This thread has prompted me into cleaning mine tonight........used astonish on the actual oven and the rest is in a bin bag ready for the car wash tomorrow

[dingaling]

Wow! I was busy for a couple of days, thanks for all the replies! With the liners, do they work with fan ovens? I tried foil in the bottom once but the fan kept blowing up the corners so I gave up!

[angelic]

Wow! I was busy for a couple of days, thanks for all the replies! With the liners, do they work with fan ovens? I tried foil in the bottom once but the fan kept blowing up the corners so I gave up!

Fan does the same with the liners :(

To get around this, I use liners in my grill pan and roasting tray and fold one in half to use on a smaller tray if I am cooking anything which could stick :)

[dingaling]

Fan does the same with the liners :(

To get around this, I use liners in my grill pan and roasting tray and fold one in half to use on a smaller tray if I am cooking anything which could stick :)

Ok Thanks!

[dawnb]

I used astonish paste and a scrubby brush and scourer on the racks finish them in a hot dishwasher.

The Astonish works on loads ofother stuff as well sometimes leaves a residue but that just needs rinsing and wiping.

[jamsandwhich]

Havn't cleaned my oven for nearly a year :eek: - Have been v v busy!

Can anyone recommend a really good oven cleaner - ideally as fast acting as possible! Am not scared of using a bit of elbow grease but will need to do it on an evening when children in bed and if I have to stop for it to work I will probably fall asleep and not get it finished!!! Ha-Ha.

didn't see this thread- doh! Have read it all now!