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How to clean an oven

Cleaned oven from inside.

Overview

Oven-cleaning is easier than you might think, and it can make cooking and baking more enjoyable. Cleaning your oven not only helps it retain heat, but it is also more hygienic. Check out our helpful step-by-step guide on how to clean your oven.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (gloves and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Tools and materials

    Materials

    Steps

    1. 1

      Turn the oven off

      The first step might seem like an obvious one, but for your safety, we need to cover the basics: ensure your oven is off! If the oven has been used recently, make sure it has cooled to room temperature before beginning your oven clean. Also, clean your oven at a time when you won’t need it for a few hours afterwards. Trust us: this will make cleaning a lot less painful and it will help you avoid any accidents. 
      Turing off the oven.
    2. 2

      Clear out the oven

      Carefully remove any racks or trays from inside the oven. Place these to the side; we’ll come back to them later.

      Clearing out the oven by taking trays out.
    3. 3

      Give the oven a wipe down

      Take a cloth and run it under the tap for a few seconds to dampen it. Using the damp cloth, give the oven a general wipe down to clear away any large crumbs, gunk or general waste leftover from previous use.

      Wiping down the inside of the oven using a microfibre cloth.
    4. 4

      Apply oven cleaner spray

      Now that your oven is crumb-free, give your oven cleaner a good shake or refer to the directions on the bottle for best practice. Start by spraying the roof of the oven, followed by the sides and finishing with the oven door. Make sure the kitchen is well-ventilated for this step. 

      Make sure all surfaces are well-coated with foam before closing the oven door for a minimum of 30 minutes. This waiting period is what will do the heavy lifting on all residual grease and grime. 

      Green Bunnings hammer
      Tip: If you’re looking for a quick clean, heat the oven up to 90 degrees, then turn off and apply the spray, leaving for four minutes (and no longer). Be very careful when following this method!
      Spraying over cleaner inside the oven.
    5. 5

      Wipe away with a damp cloth

      After the 30 minutes is up, use a damp cloth to wipe the oven clean and remove any excess foam. Repeat this step with the oven racks and trays. 

      Wipe the inside with a damp cloth.
    6. 6

      Place racks back into place

      Carefully slide the racks back in and voila! A freshly cleaned oven.

      Placing the racks back indie the oven.
    7. 7

      Looking to clean your oven?

      You’ll find everything you need to give your oven a good clean in-store. Speak to one of our friendly Team Members to ask them about our range of oven cleaners and other cleaning products today.

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    Health & Safety

    Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

    When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.