I really need to clean my Bosch oven. The inside of the door should be ok, I know it comes off quite easily with Hob Brite from previous experience, but what's the best way to tackle the interior and the grill element, and is a scourer ok?
Time to clean the oven
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Thanks, I'll try that. So, soak the interior of the oven with the boiling water and lemon juice without scrubbing, turn oven on to a high temp and leave for an hour? Or just put dish in the oven with the water and lemon? No Mr.Muscle or any of those products needed then, not even fairy liquid?
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One of those oven cleaning services - £30 ish job done
You must be joking. I will be master of my own oven cleaning service thank you very much.
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It's a disgusting thing to do, can't you get one of the staff to do it?
There's no way this will work if you've not cleaned it in an age, it can be difficult enough to claw off the burnt on stuff even after you've covered it in strong oven cleaner nevermind a light steaming with some lemon juice.
One good way is to use baking soda. Just mix 2 Tbsp baking soda, 2Tbsp of salt and 2Tbsp of hot water and use that for cleaning. You might need to leave it for a while and the scrub depending how bad the oven is.
Baking soda works for many things and I use it and vinegar to unblock sinks and to get rid of any smell coming from a sink. It is also cheaper than all the various stuff you buy from supermarkets.
Baking soda works for many things and I use it and vinegar to unblock sinks and to get rid of any smell coming from a sink. It is also cheaper than all the various stuff you buy from supermarkets.
Actually,I've got a fair bit of baking soda, will try it. And yeah, I think it's been uncleaned for too long for lemon to have much effect.
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For really tough stuff get to an auto store and buy some battery acid Dilute a little, wear gloves and goggles and don't let it sit too long. Plus have a pot of baking soda nearby for emergencies.
With a paint brush apply the acid wherever there is grime, liberally on the bad spots. let it sit for 15 minutes and have a go at scrubbing it off. If it wont clean then wait another 15 minutes.
Once cleaned up wipe it all down with lots of water, and then a final water with a small amount of baking soda.
Not for the faint hearted but sulfuric acid will eat away the grime.
With a paint brush apply the acid wherever there is grime, liberally on the bad spots. let it sit for 15 minutes and have a go at scrubbing it off. If it wont clean then wait another 15 minutes.
Once cleaned up wipe it all down with lots of water, and then a final water with a small amount of baking soda.
Not for the faint hearted but sulfuric acid will eat away the grime.
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^ This, definitely. Much better than doing it yourself, every time!
OvenPride, comes in a box in the supermarket. About £6 I think.
Comes with a bag for the shelves, and loads of the gel you can apply all over the oven. It's caustic as hell, so use the gloves, cover up and vent the room well.
Follow up with Mr Muscle foam cleaner for any stragglers.
Comes with a bag for the shelves, and loads of the gel you can apply all over the oven. It's caustic as hell, so use the gloves, cover up and vent the room well.
Follow up with Mr Muscle foam cleaner for any stragglers.