Commercial oven cleaners are effective solutions, you may prefer to use less harsh chemicals when you clean.

Read on to learn two methods on how to clean an oven without oven cleaner.

If you use the appliance regularly, give it a deep clean at least once every three months.

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If you use your oven less frequently, a deep clean once every six months should be enough.

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Tip

Use a pumice stone to get off particularly difficult burnt spots.

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confirm the ovens surface is sufficiently wet to prevent the pumice stone from scratching.

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