Oven cleaning tips

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The oven is the modern kitchen baking edge tool, but after long-term use of the wall accumulation of oil and food residue not only affects the heating efficiency, but also may produce harmful substances. Scientific cleaning method can effectively solve this problem, help you easily restore the oven clean.

(1)、 safety preparation and basic treatment

Safety preparation before cleaning is a top priority. Make sure the oven is completely cooled and unplugged to prevent electric shocks or burns during cleaning. Need to prepare rubber gloves, soft cloth, neutral detergent and other tool materials.

1.Pretreatment of detachable parts

Remove removable parts such as baking trays and mesh and soak in warm, soapy water for 10-15 minutes to soften the oil. For heavy grease, can be soaked in the use of plastic scraper preliminary removal of large stains. Food scraps inside the oven can be gently swept with a small brush or dried sponge sponge sponge.

2. Basic cleaning considerations

Keep water away from heating pipes or electrical components during cleaning to avoid short circuit. For Door Seam, control panel and other fine parts, can use cotton swab dipped in a small amount of cleaning liquid for local treatment. Special attention, in addition to the removable parts of the oven, the interior can not be washed with water directly.

(2)、the depth of oil pollution cleaning method

Different cleaning schemes should be adopted for different oil pollutions. Baking soda paste for general oil, steam softening method to deal with stubborn stains, heavy grease can choose professional cleaner.

1.Application of baking soda paste

The baking soda and water according to 2:1 ratio into paste, evenly applied to the oil, let it stand about 1 hour to fully decompose the oil stains. For the corner gap, can be used to dip in the old toothbrush paste fine brush. When the treatment is complete, wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.

2. Operation Points of steam softening method

Mix white vinegar or lemon juice in a 1:1 ratio with water in a heatproof container. Place in an oven and heat to about 100 °C for 10-15 minutes. The steam produced can effectively soften the grease, to be oven cooling, with a soft cloth can easily wipe away the grease.

3. Guidelines for the use of professional cleaners

For particularly stubborn carbonized stains, can use professional oven cleaners for processing. After spraying cleanser need to stand specified time, reoccupy soft cloth wipe. When using chemical cleaners, be sure to keep ventilated and rinse thoroughly to avoid residue.

(3)、heating tube and the fine treatment of dead angle

The cleaning of oven heating tubes requires special care. Can use dry cloth to wipe the surface dust gently, do not use wet cloth or detergent. Hard-to-reach areas such as edges and crevices require special tools and techniques.

1. Main points of heating tube maintenance

The heating tube should not be directly wiped with a damp cloth to avoid affecting its insulation. If there is carbonized residue on the heating tube, it can be removed gently with dried sponge gourd pulp under the cooling condition of the oven. Check the working state of the heating tube regularly to ensure its normal heating.

2. Corner cleaning techniques

Door seal rings, corners and other easy-to-dirty parts to focus on cleaning. Use an old toothbrush to brush with baking soda paste or a neutral cleanser. For oven door glass, can use special glass cleaner treatment, keep transparent and bright.

(4)、dispels the flavor maintenance and the daily prevention

After cleaning, getting rid of odors is just as important as routine maintenance. Reasonable maintenance habits can extend the life of the oven, and maintain the best working condition.

1. Odor removal methods

Put a bowl of lemon water or white vinegar water (1:1 ratio) in the oven, heating at 100 °C for about 10 minutes, can effectively eliminate the odor. Natural ingredients such as coffee grounds and pomelo peels can also be used as flavor enhancers and left in a cool oven for several hours.

2.Daily Maintenance Plan

After each use, take advantage of the residual heat to wipe the inner wall to prevent oil solidification. Simple cleaning monthly, deep maintenance quarterly. Use foil on baking pans to significantly reduce the cleaning burden when baking oily foods.

Conclusion

Through systematic cleaning and scientific maintenance, your oven will always be in the best condition. Proper cleaning not only solves current problems, but also prevents future problems and makes the baking experience more enjoyable.