Effective tips and essential tools to get it back to shining
When it comes to cooking, the oven is an essential tool. However, over time, among the sweets that burn, the grease of a roast, the oil of a fried one and whoever has more, so on, there is never a lack of opportunities to dirty it.
Accordingly, if it is not cleaned consistently, a hard and difficult-to-remove patina is created which makes cleaning necessary to continue cooking without bad smells, which often come from encrustations.
So here is a complete guide in a few simple steps to get your oven back to shining:
1. Before you start, it’s important to make sure the oven is cold and get the right tools: specific detergents, gloves, a spatula, a cloth, an abrasive sponge and a bag to collect the residue.
2. With the oven off, empty it and remove all grills, trays and accessories. This will allow you to easily access dirty surfaces and work more efficiently.
3. Scrape away larger, encrusted residues using a spatula or scraper.
4. Apply a specific detergent following the manufacturer’s instructions during the process.
5. Allow the detergent to act for the recommended time. This will allow the product to soften the residues and facilitate their removal.
6. Clean with an abrasive sponge or rag to gently rub the internal surfaces of the oven. Then carefully remove the detergent along with the residue and be sure to change the sponge or cloth when they get dirty.
7. Clean the grills and baking trays with warm soapy water and, if they are particularly dirty, soak them in a solution of warm water and baking soda.
8. Rinse all surfaces well with a clean, damp cloth to remove any detergent residue, then dry the oven and accessories thoroughly.
9. When everything is clean and dry, reassemble grills, baking trays and accessories.
By following these tips, your oven will return to optimal condition, just like your kitchen.
Clean and safe.
