FAQs Oven Love
Oven Love Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dangerous fumes or does it smell?
No. We use natural cleaning products that are both fume and odour free.
Do you clean the glass doors?
Yes. We clean the doors both inside and out leaving you a perfectly clear view of what’s cooking inside your oven.
Do you clean Stainless Steel and Microwave ovens?
Yes. We use products specifically formulated for cleaning stainless steel. Microwave ovens are deep cleaned – we get rid of all of the baked on food and splashes and leave your microwave ‘sparkling’.
Can you explain the process?
Certainly. We come to your home in our liveried van. All of our operatives wear the distinctive black oven love uniform. The operatives will confirm the price of your oven clean before they start. They then remove racks, trays and other removable items from your oven and take them outside and put them in a solution tank in our van. The remainder of the oven is cleaned manually using a harmless organic paste and we clean it…until it sparkles! The oven components are then put back together. The whole cleaning process takes in the region of one hour for a single oven, two hours for a double oven and two and half to three hours for a range or aga.
Isn’t an AGA self cleaning, does it really need a regular clean?
Yes. Although the AGA ovens clean themselves, the outside of the AGA tends to get greasy over a period of time. This is where we do our work. We remove all this grease and burnt on carbon from the lids, upside and underside, from the handles, flue cover, the ridges under the rings on the main plates, the aluminum strip on the inside of the ovens and, of course, the inside of the oven doors. This takes in the region of 2 hours for a two oven AGA and three hours for a three oven AGA, and the AGA will be left with a showroom shine on completion. On four oven AGA cookers we clean the insides of ovens 3 and 4. These ovens operate at a lower temperature and also are made of either steel or aluminium not cast iron like the ovens 1 and 2. Because of this there can be an extensive build up in ovens 3 and 4 as the grease doesn’t carbonise as it does in ovens 1 and 2. We will endeavour to clean off most of the grease using our process. With newer ovens this is usually 90% successful. With very dirty older ovens we will do our best to remove all the grease.
Do you clean Commercial Ovens?
Yes. Please give us a ring on 01983 407905 or 07795032010 for details.
Would you recommend using a shop bought oven cleaner?
Not usually. Generally oven cleaning products bought in shops tend to be caustic based. These products should be used with extreme care. Ensure that you follow the instructions given on each product. They may, if used incorrectly, take paint off your oven. They will have very strong fumes and odour and as the cleaner has to be left overnight it can damage the enamel in the oven. Do not forget to use gloves. The products are often acidic and contrary to popular belief, if the acid spills on you, you may not notice it right away. Meanwhile the acid is burning your skin and by the time you notice the irritation, the damage has been done. Over the years we have also noticed that there are a number of products on the market which is sold as a kitchen cleaner that will damage stainless steel by leaving it with a cloudly appearance; meaning that even with our thorough process we cannot remove this damage.
Do you have any top tips on keeping my oven clean?
Yes. Wipe up spills on the inside of the oven and oven door whilst the spills are still in liquid form. Wipe around the door with a gentle cleanser and the seal with a damp sponge. Most oven exteriors can be easily and quickly wiped clean with a gentle cleanser or even a glass cleaner. Do not clean the exterior if the oven interior is hot. The heat will quickly evaporate the cleaning solution. Be careful scrubbing the exterior, they are often easily scratchable. Soak the burner racks in warm, soapy water. If you have a stove with a flat top – simply spray with a gentle cleanser and wipe dry.
Why Should I get someone else to clean my oven?
It’s a dirty job, why do it yourself? Cleaning your oven is a chore, but it is a necessary one. We ensure that your oven is deep cleaned of any food spills and splashes that can cause smoke and even set off the fire alarm. An accumulation of grease in extractors are known to be a fire hazard. Lingering food spills will also taint other meals being cooked in your ovens. We are also able to help you create the right impression when selling your home by presenting your kitchen with a sparkling clean oven. Similarly many landlords use our service to ensure that tenants maintain the standards of hygiene that the landlord requires. Thorough oven cleaning once or twice a year, when actually needed, rather than putting it off, will ensure your oven lasts longer too!
Are Oven Love insured? Yes. we, are fully insured for public liability at £1,000,000.00. Plus the items that we are cleaning are also covered so you have complete peace of mind.