Unlock the secret to a brand-new looking oven with this professional cleaner's ultimate guide!

As we age, we often look for ways to make household chores less strenuous and more efficient. Cleaning the oven, a task that can be daunting due to the elbow grease often required, is no exception. But what if there was a way to make your oven sparkle like new without the backbreaking scrubbing? Well, members of the Seniors Discount Club, we've got some professional insight that might just change the way you tackle this chore.

A professional cleaner has recently taken to social media to share her 'smarter not harder' approach to oven cleaning, and it's causing quite a stir. Her method, which she demonstrated in a now-viral TikTok video, has left thousands of Australians in awe of the simplicity and effectiveness of her technique.


The cleaner, Simone from Jetlag Remedy in New South Wales, advocates for a two-product approach that promises to cut through layers of grime with minimal effort. Here's how she does it:


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A professional cleaner shared a social media tip for cleaning ovens without scrubbing, leaving them looking like new. Credit: Tiktok / Jetlag Remedy


First, she sprays the inside of the oven with a heavy-duty oven cleaner, such as Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Spray. After coating the interior surfaces, she turns the oven on to a low heat for 45 minutes and closes the door. This step allows the product to work its magic, breaking down the grease and burnt-on food.


However, Simone cautions that the fumes from the oven spray can be very toxic, especially for sensitive groups such as pregnant women. She recommends keeping the oven door closed during this process to contain the fumes.

Once the time is up, she uses a $5 glass scraper, which can be found at hardware stores like Bunnings, to gently scrape away the softened layers of grime. A final wipe with a damp cloth is all that's needed to reveal a sparkling clean and streak-free oven.

The video of this cleaning hack has been viewed over 277,000 times, with many viewers expressing gratitude for Simone's expert advice. But while the results are impressive, some have raised concerns about the strong smell of the oven cleaner and the potential for lingering fumes after cleaning.


For those wary of the fumes, there are alternatives. Some users recommend opting for a 'fume-free' version of the oven cleaner, which contains fewer chemicals. Others suggest trying different products, such as Selleys BBQ Tough Grease and Grime cleaner, also available at Bunnings.

But what if your oven is in a state that leaves you questioning, 'How did it even get this dirty?' Fear not, as another home hacks guru has wowed Aussies with a one-ingredient trick for transforming a grimy oven. This method involves preheating the oven to 100°C, placing a dishwasher tablet in a heat-proof dish, pouring boiling water over it until submerged, and then letting it sit in the oven for an hour. The steam from this concoction softens the grime, making it easy to wipe away after cooling.

Whether you're dealing with a slightly soiled or a heavily grimed oven, these professional tips can help you achieve a clean oven without the usual toil. Remember, it's important to ventilate the area well when using chemical cleaners and to follow the instructions on the product label for safe use.


Key Takeaways
  • A professional cleaner shared an oven-cleaning hack on TikTok that avoids scrubbing and leaves ovens looking like new.
  • The two key products used for the cleaning were Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Spray and a $5 glass scraper from Bunnings.
  • Some users expressed concerns over the toxic fumes from the oven cleaner, while alternatives were suggested, including a 'fume-free' version and other sprays.
  • Another home hack for oven cleaning involves using a dishwasher tablet and boiling water to soften the grime, which is left to sit in the oven before wiping clean.
Now, we'd love to hear from you, our savvy seniors. Have you tried any of these oven cleaning methods? Do you have any tried-and-true tips of your own for keeping your oven in tip-top shape? Share your experiences and advice in the comments below, and let's help each other make household cleaning a breeze!
 
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When I read things like this, I am more and more grateful for my self-cleaning oven.
It's been a long, long time since I had to resort to such methods.
The toxic aspect of cleaning ovens is not my cup of tea. Before I got a self cleaner, I used oven bags as much as I could, and, elbow grease to clean.
The self cleaner only needs the racks washed in the sink, then, after the oven does its magic, a wipe over with a damp cloth is all I need.
Was not a luxury product when I bought it. It is becoming a normal inclusion with all pyrolytic ovens.
 
I've been cleaning my ovens and my parent's for over 40 years and I always use Easy Off oven cleaner. Take EVERYTHING out of the oven which can be removed, including the door. Never clean the trays, tray guides and door indoors. On a calm day, liberally spray the components, leave for at least 30 minutes then use a high pressure cleaner, such as a Gerni or similar. For the tough and stubborn spots, manually scrub off with a heavy duty stainless steel scourer.

Easy Off oven cleaner contains sodium hydroxide and triethanolamine which can irritate the respiratory tract, hence its outside use. You can apply the same method to gas barbecues and hot plates.
 
I've been cleaning my ovens and my parent's for over 40 years and I always use Easy Off oven cleaner. Take EVERYTHING out of the oven which can be removed, including the door. Never clean the trays, tray guides and door indoors. On a calm day, liberally spray the components, leave for at least 30 minutes then use a high pressure cleaner, such as a Gerni or similar. For the tough and stubborn spots, manually scrub off with a heavy duty stainless steel scourer.

Easy Off oven cleaner contains sodium hydroxide and triethanolamine which can irritate the respiratory tract, hence its outside use. You can apply the same method to gas barbecues and hot plates.
But how do you clean the inside of the oven? (E.g. If something has been spilt on the bottom of the oven & burnt on.)
 
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If you're a gasfitter, remove the whole oven outside. Otherwise, spray the interior of the oven with Easy Off as per the instructions.
My oven is electric, but I don't think I could manage carrying it down 14 stairs!:D
 

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