Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there dangerous fumes or does it smell?
No. We use natural cleaning products that are both fume and odour free.
Do you clean the glass doors?
Yes. We clean the doors both inside and out leaving you a perfectly clear view of what's cooking inside your oven.
Do you clean Stainless Steel and Microwave ovens?
Yes. We use products specifically formulated for cleaning stainless steel. Microwave ovens are deep cleaned - we get rid of all of the baked on food and splashes and leave your microwave 'gleaming'.
Can you explain the process?
Gladly. We come to your home in our liveried van. All of our operatives wear the distinctive blue OvenGleam uniform. The operatives will calculate the price of your 'gleam' before they start. They then remove racks, trays and other removable items from your oven and take them outside and put them in a solution in our van. The remainder of the oven is cleaned manually using a harmless organic paste and we clean it...until it gleams! The oven components are then put back together. Payment for the work carried out is them accepted by our operative in the form of cash, cheque or credit card. The whole 'gleaming' process takes in the region of one hour for a single oven, two hours for a double oven and two and half to three hours for a range.
Isn't an AGA self cleaning, does it really need a regular clean?
Yes - sort of! Although the AGA ovens clean themselves, the outside of the AGA tends to get greasy over a period of time. This is where we do our work. We remove all this grease and burnt on carbon from the lids, upside and underside, from the handles, flue cover, the ridges under the rings on the main plates, the aluminum strip on the inside of the ovens and, of course, the inside of the oven doors. This takes in the region of 2 hours for a two oven AGA and three hours for a three oven AGA, and the AGA will be left with a showroom shine on completion.
Do you clean Commercial Ovens?
Yes. Please give us a ring on 0800 45 82 357 for details.
Would you recommend using a shop bought oven cleaner?
Not usually. Generally oven cleaning products bought in shops tend to have a caustic ingredient. These products should be used with extreme care. Ensure that you follow the instructions given on each product. They may, if used incorrectly, take paint off your oven (especially SMEG ovens door sides). They will have very strong fumes and odour and as the cleaner has to be left overnight it can damage the enamel in the oven. Do not forget to use gloves. The products are often acidic and contrary to popular belief, if the acid spills on you, you may not notice it right away. Meanwhile the acid is burning your skin and by the time you notice the irritation, the damage has been done.
Do you have any top tips on keeping my oven clean?
Yes - lots. Wipe up spills on the inside of the oven and oven door whilst the spills are still in liquid form. Wipe the seal around the door with a gentle cleanser and the gasket with a damp sponge. Most oven exteriors can be easily and quickly wiped clean with a gentle cleanser or even a glass cleaner. Do not clean the exterior if the oven interior is hot. The heat with quickly evaporate the cleaning solution. Be careful scrubbing the exterior, they are often easily scratchable. Soak the burner racks in warm, soapy water. If you have a stove with a flat top - simply spray with a gentle cleanser and wipe dry.
Why Should I get someone else to clean my oven?
It's a dirty job, why do it yourself? Cleaning your oven is a chore, but it is a necessary one. We ensure that your oven is 'gleamed' of any food spills and splashes that can cause smoke and even set off the fire alarm. An accumulation of grease in extractors are known to be a fire hazard. Lingering food spills will also taint other meals being cooked in your ovens. We are also able to help you create the right impression when selling your home by presenting your kitchen with a 'gleaming' oven. Similarly many landlords use our service to ensure that tenants maintain the standards of hygiene that the landlord requires. Thorough oven cleaning once or twice a year, when actually needed, rather than putting it off, will ensure your oven lasts longer too! |
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