Steam clean your oven to help break down burnt-on food buildup. All you need is a heat-proof bowl and some H2O.
While scrubbing your oven might not be a favorite kitchen cleaning task, it’s not one to neglect. Letting grease and grime build-up can affect your oven’s performance, encourage bacterial growth and unpleasant odors, and be a fire hazard. Learning how to steam clean your oven manually is a simple and safe technique for loosening burnt-on dirt—regardless of whether you have a snazzy self-cleaning function.
I spoke to a cleaning expert to understand the benefits of oven steam cleaning and why it’s not a substitute for regular deep cleaning.
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Benefits of Steam Cleaning Your Oven
How To Steam Clean Your Oven
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Expert
Benefits of Steam Cleaning Your Oven
“Some ovens have built-in steam cleaning features, and they can do the trick to loosen dirt and debris in the oven to make it easier to clean by hand,” Marla Mock, President of Molly Maid, says. Don’t confuse this feature with deeper self-cleaning oven functions, which use higher temperatures to incinerate grime.
Steam cleaning an oven manually means you can still loosen dirt if you have a more basic appliance. You don’t need fancy tools—just an oven-proof bowl and water—and there’s no need to ventilate the room the way you do when using the self-cleaning feature. It also allows you to clean your oven without harsh chemicals or caustic fumes.
Routine steam cleaning helps keep your oven free from lighter spills and spatters and reduces the need for strenuous scrubbing to clean up heavier grime buildups during deep cleans.
How To Steam Clean Your Oven
Follow the simple steps below to steam clean your oven in between or before a deep clean to prevent grease and grime from accumulating.
1. Remove trays and racks
Take out any trays and racks inside a completely cool oven before starting the steam cleaning process. You can soak and clean your oven racks separately in the sink.
2. Wipe away loose debris
Use a damp, clean microfiber cloth or sponge to wipe down the inside of the oven. Lifting out any already loose crumbs, grease, or other grime can speed up the steam cleaning process.
3. Heat your oven
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