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Ovens!!

bella_again — Thu, 28 May 2015 06:40:12 GMT

Everytime I clean my oven its the same frustration nothing works!!! I have tried almost everything under the sun bar the Shelley's 30 min one because if I do it'll take off the paint. Tried what feels like a million different cleaners (ok not that many on the market but you get what I mean) over the years including the vinegar and ammonia method. Every spray known to man and then today oven power with zero success. Someone shoot me please!!! Cleaned it twice already and does nothing. GRRRR I wish I could just buy a new one every 6 months 🙂 Now there's an idea! lol Ok vent over!

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youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit — Thu, 28 May 2015 06:56:15 GMT

OK, there there bella...(pats gently) I hear ya.

Just a thought, but have you tried the manufacturer and see what product they recommend? At the same time having a vent to them???

Companies sometimes (ha) need to be told.

Just a quick thought...

Oh, and PS I wouldnt suggest anyone shoot you- on CS there might be few who would...

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ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Thu, 28 May 2015 06:56:58 GMT

I believe bi-carb works wonders.

Well I know it does on the burnt pots

It does its magic overnight.

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Anonymous — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:02:16 GMT

have you tried that magic one?

http://www.productreview.com.au/c/oven-cooktop.html

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freshwater-2 — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:06:04 GMT

Do what I do Bella.

Only heat your dinner rolls in it.

Mine is 10 years old and looks brand new.

I only have to vacuum out the crumbs.

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go-tazz — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:15:28 GMT

http://www.rd.com/home/c/

https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/houseandhome/kitchen/easy-ways-to-clean-your-oven/

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2013/12/how-to-easily-clean-your-oven.html

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bella_again — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:16:49 GMT

Do you mean this one Julia?

Rubbedin Oven and Grill Magic

It's about the only one on the list I haven't tried...

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bella_again — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:18:57 GMT

Tried all of those at one time or another go-tazz but thanks anyway. I have not given up. Shame there isn't a professional oven cleaner in my little town!!! So over ovens!

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pct001wine — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:24:53 GMT

Get yourself one of those new-fangled pyrolitic ovens - they super-heat themselves to such a temperature that all the baked-on stuff just turns to ash and falls gently to the floor of the oven, whereupon you just brush it out and pour yourself another G&T.

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serendipityricho — Thu, 28 May 2015 07:37:07 GMT

Havent used an oven for many years.

As a renter--loose the bond money because the oven is,,dirty.

Happened at the last few places.

Think over years of using stove tops---gas or electric-

-the gunk from the corners of the ..clean oven when i move in-

dribble down the sides -and stick like baby pooh to a blanket................Richo.

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imastawka — Thu, 28 May 2015 08:04:27 GMT

Are ya supposed to clean ovens?

They still work if ya don't.

I just put foil in the bottom to catch the crumbs/drips.

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bella_again — Thu, 28 May 2015 08:32:08 GMT

LOL Richo!!!

Yes foil in the bottom of the oven does work but my oven manual advises against it so with this oven I haven't done that. I have a westinghouse 776S cook top combination. Love the cook top not the oven, oven is a nightmare to clean and it cooks unevenly. When I win the lotto I'll buy another.......oh wait I don't buy tickets lol now that would be a miracle!

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zanadoo_56 — Thu, 28 May 2015 09:15:15 GMT

I solved my old oven cleaning problem (and believe me, mine was bad as I can no longer get down to floor level to clean it) when I was leafing through one of those coupon business saver newsletters. There it was in black and white - someone local who cleaned ovens and the coupon was for a 50% discount.

I can't remember what it cost, but really does it matter? I phoned the number and the guy came out about a week later. He had his work cut out but he did a great job with a small steam cleaner, basic eco friendly cleaning materials, elbow grease...and no harsh chemicals.

After that I have put one of those silicon sheets down under the element to keep the base clean. When the oven needs a good clean again I will be phoning the guy to do it.

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lloydslights — Thu, 28 May 2015 09:19:11 GMT

I don't cook in the oven anymore.

But in the "olden times" roasts followed by baked custards or cakes helped to moisten the walls of the oven and easier to clean at washing up time. (Bit like boiling a cup of water in the microwave for 30 seconds.)

Uneven cooking within the oven can be due to the oven not being level.

Hope this helps.

DEB

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azureline** — Fri, 29 May 2015 01:11:52 GMT

My sister swears by woollies home brand oven cleaner.

Personally I use Norwex oven cleaner.

I now also put a bigger pan under anything I cook in the oven so no spills, and use Oven Bags.

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bella_again — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:14:42 GMT

Thanks all, I can't put anything on the bottom of my oven as there is a covered element there that you are not supposed to put things on or it effects the way the oven cooks. I do tend to put things in trays etc. I recommend no one use the oven power check out what its done to my oven rack. Chemical reaction by the looks stuffed them 😞 Annoyed as its a fairly new oven.

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bella_again — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:15:45 GMT

Lucky you Zanadoo, small community no one locally does it but yeah what I wouldnt give to have someone do it. Would be well with the money

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bella_again — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:16:32 GMT

worth* sorry about the spelling, its been a lonnnnggg day!

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imastawka — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:50:00 GMT

If you insist on cleaning your oven then buy a steam wand

and steam clean ~~the mongrel~~ it yourself.

Ya never know - could be fun. Those steam thingies can be used

for lotsa fiddly jobs like around taps, hard to get at places etc

Economic and environmentally good too

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cmcoins2000 — Fri, 29 May 2015 05:21:06 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
If you insist on cleaning your oven then buy a steam wand
and steam clean ~~the mongrel~~ it yourself.

Ya never know - could be fun. Those steam thingies can be used
for lotsa fiddly jobs like around taps, hard to get at places etc

Economic and environmentally good too

I have one available - not sure now why it is never used.

Too hot - too hard - maybe.??

Can't remember - was a purchase of anothers.