Cleaning Oven Surfaces
The most effective tool for cleaning an oven is also the most damaging. Strong abrasive cleaners and scrubbing pads can quickly scratch the surface. A safer alternative is a nylon scouring pad which is available at most grocery and hardware stores. These often are recommended for use on nonstick cookware and they are much more effective on hard-to-remove oven dirt than a sponge. Used with a suitable cleanser, the pads will remove bakedon grease without marring the oven walls.
About Oven Cleaners
Commercial oven cleaners that contain lye are effective but they are also dangerous. The warning labels on such products are quite long and detailed and they should be followed closely – lye causes serious burns and pollutes the air with toxic fumes. Oven cleaners can also damage the porcelain finish on self-cleaning ovens which is why they are generally not recommended by oven manufacturers. You should check your owner’s manual carefully before using oven cleaner. If you do not have an owner’s manual then contact the manufacturer for advice. When you use lye-based cleaners and any other undiluted heavy-duty cleaner, always remember to wear rubber gloves, safety goggles and a long-sleeved shirt. Keep windows open for ventilation.
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