How often should you clean your oven?

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How often should you clean your oven?
The short answer
 
  • You should clean your oven every 3 months as a general guideline
  • Grease, food splatters and burnt-on residue slowly build up inside the oven every time it’s used
  • Over time, this buildup can affect cooking performance and create unpleasant smells - so it's important to keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly 

So how often should you clean your oven? The answer usually depends on how frequently you use it.


 You should deep clean your oven every 3 months

For an average household that cooks several times a week, our clean dream team recommend deep cleaning your oven every 3 months.

This timeframe prevents grease and burnt-on food from accumulating too heavily.

Of course, this doesn't mean you should abandon cleaning your oven between deep cleans. Regular spot cleaning will help keep your oven in good nick and allow easier deep cleaning when the time comes back around.


Light users of their oven can clean their oven every 6-12 months

If you rarely use your oven, you may only need to clean it once or twice a year.

However, even lightly used ovens can surprisingly develop grease buildup over time, particularly if you're cooking greasy foods like a roast dinner.

As always, spot cleaning your oven when you notice spills and splatters will keep your oven well-maintained between deep cleans.
 

Cleaner deep cleaning an oven


Signs your oven needs deep cleaning

Even if you follow a cleaning schedule, there are several signs that your oven may need cleaning much sooner.

Common signs include:

  • Smoke when the oven heats up
  • Strong burnt smells during cooking
  • Visible grease or burnt food inside the oven
  • Cloudy or greasy oven door glass
  • Food taking longer to cook than usual

If you notice any of these issues, it’s usually a good idea to clean the oven sooner rather than later.



Can I clean my oven myself?


Of course. In fact, our clean dream team have created a handy step-by-step oven cleaning guide to get you started. Give it a read here. 

However, if your oven hasn’t been cleaned for a long time, grease and carbon deposits can become extremely difficult to remove with standard household products.

A professional oven cleaning service will use specialist equipment and powerful cleaning solutions designed specifically for getting ovens back to factory fresh. They'll soak your greasy racks and trays in professional dip tanks that remove stubborn residue to bring them up sparkling!

You can book a Professional Oven Clean through the Housekeep website. We work with oven cleaners up and down the country, including London, Manchester, Bristol and Brighton. 

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