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THE best oven cleaners can make a hated task effortlessly easy, saving you valuable time. We've rounded up some of the best cleaning products below, along with some tips on how to clean

your oven properly. WHAT IS THE BEST OVEN CLEANER? With so many effective products on the market, it’s safe to say there’s no single best oven cleaner. Instead, it depends on what you’re

looking for and the type of oven you have. Some people prefer all-natural products with no harsh chemicals but others just want the strongest stuff around that requires absolutely no

scrubbing. Then there’s the smell - you can pick from odour free options or ones that will leave your oven smelling lemony fresh. With that in mind, we’ve picked out a selection of top rated

oven cleaning products that fans say leave their appliances sparkling clean with zero effort. ------------------------- READ MORE ------------------------- 1. ELBOW GREASE ALL-PURPOSE

DEGREASING OVEN CLEANER * ELBOW GREASE ALL PURPOSE DEGREASER, £6.79 AT AMAZON - BUY HERE Mrs Hinch fans will tell you that whatever the Essex cleaning guru recommends is gospel. In fact, one

fan used Elbow Grease to clean her filthy oven (which hadn't been cleaned in over a decade) and it worked a treat. This multi-purpose oven cleaner spray can be used on metal as well as

plastic and fabrics, making it a great all-rounder. 2. ASTONISH COOKWARE AND OVEN CLEANER * ASTONISH OVEN AND COOKWARE CLEANER, £6.49 AT AMAZON - BUY HERE This award-winning oven cleaner is

great for lifting the toughest stains from ovens and hobs, but the formula is also gentle enough that you can use it for taps, tiles and even your cookware. You get two packs in this

bundle, making it even better value. 3. STARDROPS THE PINK STUFF OVEN CLEANER * STARDROPS THE PINK STUFF, £6.37 AT AMAZON - BUY HERE This bargain buy (another obsession of Hinchers) is a

great all-rounder that can clean your hob, oven interior, oven glass and more; Mrs Hinch uses it to keep her hob sparkling. It also makes saucepans, BBQs, tiles and more look squeaky clean.

For its budget-friendly price, it's hard to go wrong. 4. OVEN PRIDE COMPLETE OVEN CLEANER KIT *  OVEN PRIDE COMPLETE CLEANING KIT, £12.84 AT AMAZON - BUY HERE This highly effective

cleaning product is a scrub-free solution to a dirty oven. You simply leave it on overnight, then wipe it away and enjoy your good-as-new appliance the next day. This is powerful stuff so do

wear gloves (they come in the kit, along with a bag for cleaning oven racks) as it will burn your skin if you make contact with it. 5. DIRTBUSTERS BIO OVEN CLEANER *  DIRTBUSTERS BIO OVEN

CLEANER, £10.40 AT AMAZON - BUY HERE Your oven cleaner doesn't have to contain harsh chemicals to get the job done. Dirtbusters' non-caustic formula is used by professional

cleaning companies and removes grease and stains without fumes. It's eco-friendly and environmentally safe, plus it smells deliciously citrusy. 6. OVEN MATE COMPLETE DEEP CLEAN OVEN

CLEANER KIT * OVEN MATE COMPLETE DEEP CLEAN OVEN KIT, £24.99 AT LAKELAND - BUY HERE Oven Mate's Complete Deep Clean oven kit will overhaul your kitchen cleaning routine. It contains

Oven Mate's oven and rack cleaning gels, as well as microwave wipes, Grill Gremlin scourers, gel applicator brushes and glove and arm protectors. Basically, it's got everything you

need to give your kitchen a thorough scrub down. 7. CIF PERFECT FINISH OVEN CLEANER & GRILL SPRAY * CIF PERFECT FINISH OVEN & GRILL SPRAY, £2.50 AT WILKO - BUY HERE This powerful

spray can be used to clean ovens, grills and even BBQs to get rid of grease stains and leave appliances sparkling. Simply spray on and then leave the no-scrub formula for up to half an hour

to get to work. After that, just rinse and it should be as good as new. 8. ECOVER HOB AND OVEN CLEANER * ECOVER OVEN AND HOB CLEANER, £4 AT BIG GREEN SMILE - BUY HERE This is a good weekly

oven cleaner that's made with plant-based ingredients and no harsh chemicals. You just spray on, leave for a minute, and then wipe off and rinse. Done. It comes in a recyclable plastic

bottle, and can be used to clean hobs, too. 9. MR MUSCLE OVEN CLEANER * MR MUSCLE OVEN CLEANER, £9.51 (FOR PACK OF 3) AT AMAZON - BUY HERE  Mr Muscle's oven cleaner spray is really

effective and fast to apply  - plus, it works quickly to remove any burnt-on mess. All you need to do is spray the product on any oven surfaces that need to be cleaned, close the oven door

and allow the product to work for 20 to 30 minutes. You should then be able to easily wipe the grease away using a damp cloth or a sponge. It's easy enough to use if you make sure you

always wear protective gloves and ventilate the room. HOW DO YOU CLEAN A REALLY DIRTY OVEN? Before you clean your oven, make sure it’s completely cool - especially if you’re planning to use

chemicals - and make sure your cleaning area is well-ventilated. Remove any trays or shelves from your oven and allow these to soak in a tub with a good squirt of washing-up liquid.

Depending on how dirty these are, you may need to give them a good scrub with a scourer after soaking for a couple of hours. If there’s a particularly tough stain, apply a bit of your oven

cleaning product and let it get to work before rinsing it clean. For the oven itself, brush out any crumbs on the base first and then apply your chosen product, following any instructions.

Make sure you avoid getting any on the fans or heating elements. Most products say to leave it on for a couple of hours max before wiping it away but some can be left on overnight. After the

allotted time, simply wipe off the product and rinse. Inside the oven that might mean wiping it down several times with a damp cloth. For any stuck-on bits, use a scouring pad to give it a

good scrub. It’s best to avoid metal scourers though, as these can damage the surfaces. Once you’ve wiped off all the products, it might also be worth wiping all the surfaces down with white

vinegar, especially if you’ve used a really strong product. This just helps to neutralise any leftover product. IS OVEN CLEANER ACID OR ALKALINE? All oven cleaners are alkaline and have a

fairly high pH to blast through burnt-on grime. They work because fats are dissolved by alkali solutions, so the higher the pH the more effective the cleaner. But because of that, you should

always wear gloves as otherwise the solution will attack the fat in your skin and cause irritation and even chemical burns. Some people also use slices of lemon to clean their oven but this

generally helps to remove bad smells rather than cut through the fat. IS OVEN CLEANER TOXIC? Many oven cleaner products contain butoxyethanol or sodium hydroxide, which are chemicals that

can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system if concentrated. It's best to always wear gloves when using oven cleaners to avoid any irritation - and ventilate the area if

you're giving your oven an intense clean. WHAT IS THE BEST ECO-FRIENDLY OVEN CLEANER? Ecover has a great range of eco-friendly household products and the oven cleaner is made from

natural ingredients with no harsh chemicals. Also, Dirtbusters' bio oven cleaner is eco-friendly and environmentally safe with no toxic chemicals.