CLEANING your oven has got to be one of the most dreaded household tasks - but here’s how to do it well on a budget.
Many of us are guilty of often putting off cleaning bits around the home, even appliances we use every single day.
One task which is notoriously hard work is keeping the inside of your oven clean.
It has many different components, meaning it’s important to take care of the appliance when you go to give it a scrub.
One Mrs Hinch fan looked for advice on just how to do it well on a budget.
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Hayley Child asked fellow members of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips how they keep their ovens clean and shiny.
She posted: ‘So am trying the putting oven racks in bathtub overnight any recommendations to clean the bottom of the oven and door without using harsh chemicals.’
She was met with a variety of solutions, with many using products you’ll likely already have around the house.
One person shared: ‘I use the paste called Pink Stuff that will clean anything and without a strong smell.
Another admitted: ‘I pay somebody £50. A bit of a luxury but actually cleans it brilliantly and no effort from me. I then just try and keep on top of it throughout the year.’
A third said: ‘Make sure you put an old towel under the racks so they do not put scratch marks in bathtub.
‘My mum soaks the racks in electric soda (washing soda) overnight and the grime comes straight off. Make a paste of electric soda and wipe out the oven then wipe out the soda and grime sparkling results and non toxic.’
But the clear winner in response was a household staple - a dishwasher tablet.
One person commented: ‘A dishwasher tablet in the bottom of your oven with water boiled from your kettle.
Another echoed: ‘Dishwasher tablets are the best scourers for oven cleaning.
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'We cleaned my daughters range cooker yesterday, the first time in seven years and cannot believe how easy just damping the tablet and scrubbing has brought the oven up like new!'
‘I clean my oven with a Smol dishwasher tablet. It comes up like new,’ agreed someone else.
A pack of 30 dishwasher tablets can be purchased from Asda for £3, meaning you’ll spend just 10p on this great hack.
Kitchen Aid has offered up advice on how often you should be cleaning your oven.
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They say: ‘While the exact cleaning schedule you follow will depend on your specific appliance and cooking needs, ovens should generally be deep cleaned every three months.
‘For ovens that are used more heavily, more frequent cleaning may be necessary. Make sure to wipe up any spills as soon as your oven has cooled after every use.
‘This can help prevent build up and smoke next time you use your oven.’
You should be able to continue cooking with the appliance as soon as you’ve finished up your deep clean.
