Steam Clean Oven?

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

I saw an commericial for a steam cleaner. What caught my eye was they were cleaning an oven. I think they just showed cleaning the front glass part. I moved into my house 4 years ago and have tried the self cleaning in my oven but it stinks. Doesn't do a good job at all and I'm used to having a very clean oven and it bugs me so much. I'm considering giving this a try. But I have reservations because I think you're not supposed to use anything on a self cleaning oven other than the self cleaning feature. I've read my manual, it does say not to use cleaning products but wondering if just using the steam will be safe. Anyone try this?

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

When we moved into this house it had a "continueous clean" oven. My terms--not so much. I read the book and you are not to use normal oven cleaners on this surface. I couldn't stand it anymore because it always looked dingy/dirty to me. I have a full size steam cleaner so I used that on it. I was careful around the electrical cording and near any vents, etc. It did a great job on the window and oven door. The rest of the oven was improved. My hint: make sure you put paper towel or something on your floor in front of the stove/oven before you start to steam. You may get some drips from the oven floor or the door. Go slow and steady with your steamer and you shoud be okay. Good Luck!

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

When we moved into this house it had a "continueous clean" oven. My terms--not so much. I read the book and you are not to use normal oven cleaners on this surface. I couldn't stand it anymore because it always looked dingy/dirty to me. I have a full size steam cleaner so I used that on it. I was careful around the electrical cording and near any vents, etc. It did a great job on the window and oven door. The rest of the oven was improved. My hint: make sure you put paper towel or something on your floor in front of the stove/oven before you start to steam. You may get some drips from the oven floor or the door. Go slow and steady

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

Most, if not all, oven doors are easily taken off and put back on. I would think it would be much easier to steam clean the inside of the oven with it off. And lay the door on newspapers or something to steam clean that. Your instruction booklet should show how to remove the door but if you no longer have the booklet just google it. But it's pretty much just a matter of opening the door to a certain point then pulling it up and off. And reverse to put back on.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

@ScrapHappy I have a gas oven and well I kind of set it on fire when grease dripped. I put it out with baking soda and what a mess!! I was able to clean it all up mostly with my steam cleaner and it looks like new.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

My oven is fairly new and has a steam clean feature. Haven’t used it though.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@Pook wrote:
@ScrapHappy I have a gas oven and well I kind of set it on fire when grease dripped. I put it out with baking soda and what a mess!! I was able to clean it all up mostly with my steam cleaner and it looks like new.

Did you clean your entire oven with the steam cleaner? Or just the glass door? Can you recommened a steam cleaner?

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

I think I may give this a try. Any recommendations for a steam cleaner?

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

@ScrapHappy wrote:
@Pook wrote:
@ScrapHappy I have a gas oven and well I kind of set it on fire when grease dripped. I put it out with baking soda and what a mess!! I was able to clean it all up mostly with my steam cleaner and it looks like new.
Did you clean your entire oven with the steam cleaner? Or just the glass door? Can you recommened a steam cleaner?

The entire oven and the inside door but there is an opening on either the top or bottom of many doors you can get inside the glass to clean that but I don't think mine now has one. For all that mess I did have to go over it several times.

I have used steam cleaners for years and most lasted only about 2-3 years but I have found the Wagner canister steam cleaner to be the best. My last one has lasted 6 years now with constant use for just about everything. Whatever kind you get make sure it has a stainless steel tank to heat thoroughly and build pressure.