Cleaning caked on grease from oven door

How do I get my oven door clean? I've tried a few 'hacks' but they haven't worked. I think it's because the grease has hardened on over time. Any tips or product suggestions that will work?

Asked by Simon on 16th Jan 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Hiya normally I use deep clean product to remove the grease. But to find a smaller product that you can get a good result try Oven Pride, is very easy to use just follow the instructions. Also I have done some videos explaining how to use, check the link https://pin.it/2ktCWi1 on my Pinterest account."
Answered on 18th Jan 2023 - Member since May 2022 - report
"The only thing we have found works perfectly is the Dr Magic Oven Spray, Spray on leave 5 minutes the its wipes off easy with a damp cloth. Will leave it gleaming, every customer we have used it with has been super happy and cannot believe the results."
Answered on 17th Feb 2023 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"A steam cleaner works great on removing grease from ovens"
Answered on 9th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Using a dishwasher tablet, a 2p coin, spraying with oven cleaner and leaving overnight. Are you able to remove the glass from the door panel? The pink stuff paste is also very good at removing stubborn grease areas."
Answered on 8th Feb 2023 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Degreaser. Let it soak for 5 mins.
Then, apply a product called pink stuff, working it in using a circular motion with a metal scourer. Repeat as needed.

Good luck 👍

Regards,

Extra Mile Cleaners Ltd."
Answered on 16th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Mix dishwasher, kosher salt and baking soda, leave it for a bit.

Then with a hard sponge or scourer rub on the grease it should dilate.

If it hasn't been removed completely, then try a very strong degreaser like cif and insist with the hard sponge."
Answered on 16th Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Externally, you can use a non scratch sponge alongside an oven cleaning paste. Multiple products out on the market which will do the job.

A professional will be able to use an acid or alkaline based product, once cleaned you'd be able to maintain yourself with household products.

Internal, between the glass, you can use standard glass cleaner / degreaser. Normally a small gap which you'll be able to get a cake icing tool in with a thin microfiber cloth."
Answered on 23rd Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"I would have this professionally cleaned- if you scratch the glass you could risk the glass shattering"
Answered on 20th Feb 2023 - Member since Sep 2014 - report
"Have you tried Mr Muscle oven cleaner spray after applying Elbow grease powder paste? If you have maybe consider hiring a professional, I used professional oven cleaning equipment that doesn't require Scrapping or sprays but brings ovens to near new.
Michael."
Answered on 22nd Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Try shaving foam I used it on an oven was the best thing that I ever used"
Answered on 28th Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
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