How to Clean an Oven with a Steam Cleaner
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- In each oven cleaning challenge we test different methods to find the fastest and easiest way to clean an oven. This is a tough job with lots of grease and baked on food that's been there for a long time. This tough job calls for the Dupray Tosca steam cleaner and Zep industrial strength degreaser!
Oven Cleaning PRODUCTS IN VIDEO:
Optional: a brush, this is a grout brush but it is stiffer than other brushes
➡️ Dupray Tosca Steam Cleaner
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Step 1: Remove oven racks and treat them overnight with ammonia. Turn on steam cleaner to heat up.
Step 2: Scrape out any food particles or loose debris inside the oven with a stiff brush. Vacuum it up.
Step 3: Spray everything with Zep degreaser and close oven door. Let sit for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Use the steam cleaner with the steel brush attachment and stainless steel pad to clean.
Step 5: Wipe down with a microfiber cloth.
A dirty oven can easily take an hour or more to clean. Can you avoid caustic chemicals that burn your lungs and skin? Can I get it down to 30 minutes or less? Do natural cleaning solutions work? How about a steam cleaner? What's the best way to clean an oven? At the end of my experiments, I'll create a video with my favorite method.
I've cleaned a lot of ovens, but never with a mission like this one!
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We did this test with a steam cleaner and degreaser because I hate fumes from oven cleaner or the smell/pain of self cleaning ovens.
In the past I was a purist who only used a steam cleaner but now I use all the tools I can. I didn't even use the attachments for the steam cleaner.
The Dupray Tosca cleans with water heated to 315 degrees (steam) and pressure without damaging surfaces. Dupray also has the Neat which costs a lot less but I pulled out the industrial Durpray for this big job.
If you hire out cleaning an oven it's going to cost you $30 or more. So think of it as you're saving $30 an hour when you do it yourself.
I used the industrial degreaser because restaurants use it and this oven is super greasy!
wow! i have never seen an oven door before and after so drastic! that after shot looks amazing!!
Thank you, it’s really satisfying to see it all clean at the end!
I use a different technique to clean ovens, yet your work still looks great! Definitely sold on the steamer.
This looked more real, comparing to others. Nice work 👍🏻
Thank you. The Tosca really does a great job cleaning. Thanks for watching
Great idea to have the steel scrub pad on the steam cleaner tip, looking forward to giving this a go, minus any chemicals if I can!
For cleaning oven door glass, you should check the metal retainer on the top of the oven door when you open it. I'm not sure whether it's applicable on every cooker model, but on various models you open the oven door, lift the metal retainer up or slide it off (the white part on that cooker by the look of it). This gives you access to the the front glass plate so you can lift it out and clean inside. This is so you don't have to take the door off or use a fly swatter!
Interesting. I haven't seen that type but I wish they all had that feature
Well, mine is a Kenmore model and I don’t see that feature. Thanks for sharing.
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You should make a video!!😊
Wow! It looks like you did a great job. I am planning to buy Zep Inc. Degreaser Spray. Thanks for sharing!👍
The real reason for using a steamcleaner is so you don't have to use harsh chemicals
Yes I get that and we have an older video with a steam cleaner only. It still took a long time. I wondered if it would speed it up with a degreaser. Nope.
My goal is to find the quickest easiest way or to test what makes the biggest difference.
No or low chemical is ideal to me but it isn't always effective.
@@CleanFreakGermaphobe pp
I have a similar Whirlpool made Kenmore oven. Why go through all of this when these ovens are self cleaning ?
We get asked this a lot. There are many reasons. It overheats your kitchen for hours. It has fumes.. The extreme heat can damage your oven.
Bad for pet birds and the gasses can kill them. This is a healthier alternative that’s safer.
@@patcola7335 have you used the self cleaning option? You gotta leave your house for a while, especially if new! Like she said, those fumes.... well it's potent. You shouldn't be inside when self cleaning just in case
i love love love steam cleaning. i used it today on a dirt van and it just melted all the guck away. and sanatises it too so its super amazing.
They are amazing! For the right cleaning jobs there’s nothing better.
What steamer do you have and what else do you steam clean.?
Super helpful video I got a big giggle out of the flyswatter but thank you so much Very helpful
I'm so focused on the job I don't laugh enough but it's funny!! The things we do to clean! I wish there was a better design.
I used my steamer on my filthy oven too. Great results.
The bottom of my oven is lined with aluminum foil
Same as mine
you are a real cleaning godzilla, thanks💪
I try :) First time being called a cleaning godzilla ha ha!!
Wow great job and very happy to find you video
Thank you, happy you’re here!
I have a self-cleaning oven, which does a great job. Except…the area where the door meets the oven floor, which is where most of my spills occur. I have a liner, which I remove before cleaning the oven and wash in the laundry sink then let dry. I have an email out to the Bissell customer service about the self-cleaning oven and steam cleaner.
Well this is way better and easier than using hand cleaning
My pressure washer trigger doesn't have a lock. I have a zip tie around the handle, just tight enough not to slide over the trigger when not engaged. When I want to lock it on, I pull the trigger down and slide the zip tie up around the trigger. When done, slide it back down. Wonder if that might help you. I'm tired of working for other people and trying to start a cleaning company for myself. Thanks for the tips!
Even an hour seems like amazing time! Or I'm just incredibly slow, lol.
Did you know you can remove the oven door in front of you? Just move the latch back on each side of the door and pull the door up and voila! After finished, you install the door back in the same way that you just removed it. Just don’t forget to move the latch's back into the original position. Have a great day!
🤯 Thank you!
Hi with the steam cleaner on
A gas stove oven how do you avoid
Not getting pilot light flame put out.
Cute dog you have
Love it!!!
That’s beautiful!
a wonderful video but you missed the entire upper section, but the point of the cleaning is well taken, nice job.
Thanks I didn't show the top. It wasn't very dirty but it's super awkward to clean.
I recently cleaned my oven because the smoke detectors were going off. After cleaning, the alarm is still going off. Noticed the roof of the oven had splatter on it. Will the steamer be able to cut through that mess ?
My oven has a cleaning program what is producing steam. I think you can pretty much imitate that program with adding hot water on the bottom and turning the oven on.
In my experience it doesn't work that well in the oven or microwave. It just doesn't produce enough steam and without any pressure, it does little more than using a damp cloth would do.
If you really want to speed up cleaning safely, get some Kleen Green. They are natural enzymes and would clean it without a steamer. But the steamer will speed it up though. Great video
I haven’t tried that cleaner yet, thank you for watching and for the suggestion!
Banking soda paste white vinegar in sprayer bottle spread the paste let’s set overnight clean up then spray with vinegar and wipe with paper towels.
Terrific and Encouraging video. Do you have a video on how to unhinge the oven door? 😇
Not yet but it's on my list to do one. Thank you!
Have you tried natural orange cleaners like citrasolv or similar?
Great video!
A couple questions: have you used the zero degreaser and steamer on a self cleaning oven? Does the steam or the steel scrubber top mess with the self cleaning film?
Also, any special technique for the top part of the oven? Thank you!
I haven't used Zero. No it didn't mess with the oven coating. I wish there was an easier way to clean the top of the oven. It involves gymnastics and working upside down. If you think of a better way or if I find one, I'll do a video about it. That and the glass are the worst part.
Oops typo. Meant zep degreaser on self cleaning oven. Thanks!
@@mariamamalik in case you’re interested, I have sent an email to Bissell about using their hand held steam cleaner on a self-cleaning oven. I also plan to contact the manufacturer of my oven about this issue.
Where can I get the portable vac?
Did you have any issues with grease messing up the vaccum cleaner? I thought about doing the same but I'm worried the cleanup of the vaccum with all that sticky stuff will be terrible
You can get a toothbrush to remove everything in the crack then wipe it up with a paper towel. I've not found a problem with my Dyson cordless. I can see and empty it out/wipe it out after. I don't know about a regular upright type vacuum.
However, these were pretty dry pieces of incinerated food.
Explain please
60 year old ovens: Spray with oven cleaner. Let cleaner sit on surfaces for suggested time. Wipe mess out with paper towels or rags. Finish with a damp rag to remove any cleaner residue. About the same amount of mess and maybe less effort. Yes there are chemicals but it got the job done as well.
Doesn't it help to pre-warm the oven?
I have an oven that has a steam cleaning feature which does zilch! But to go out and buy this steamer machine is out of my budget. I have no clue how to clean it. It says I can’t use cleaners! I wish I had my old self cleaning oven back!!!
Do you think the dupray NEAT could do the same level of clean for the oven, as the Tosca?
Yes I think it would be close enough that there Neat works almost as well.
If your oven was super greasy then you'd have not more heat and pressure with the Tosca to cut through it.
Our oven looked like this , cleaned it then always use the bbq for roasts saves slot of scrubbing
Smart. But what if it's snowing?
@@CleanFreakGermaphobe I’m a Weber enthusiast we have under cover area plus it doesn’t snow in South Australia 👌👌👌
I'm UK and my first set of glass just slides out , leaving me able to get to second set easily .
Does the steel scrub scratch the glass?
Can I steam clean the heating element?
Silicone sheets save cooking splashes on the base part of the oven. Great idea using the flexi flat handle of the fly swat 😂
Thanks for the video. Looking at all the equipments and messy hair, I don’t want to clean my oven anymore. 😖
It's easiest if you clean it more often. But I wanted to test a very challenging oven. Hopefully yours is better. Easy Off is much easier than a steam cleaner.
Can you supply screenshots by chance of the attachment you use, and what the attachment looks like with the "scrubby" on it?
Question: Won't that vacuuming in the oven like that, make the inside of the vacuum greasy from all the greasiness in the oven?? I wouldn't WANT TO DO THAT TO IT,. That makes me think do you have a video of cleaning the inside of a vacuum hose??
I've done it a lot with no problem. It's usually for the smaller pieces that you can't easily wipe up.
The inside of my oven is black from the struggle to clean. I can’t use the self cleaning oven because of my birds and other pets. I’ve scrapped, scrubbed and used chemicals and it’s still nasty. Now I’m trying steam.
Do you share the links to where to buy the industrial steem cleaner as well as the degreaser (industrial) ? I ask because we have a large family among other reasons. Thanks so much.
Hi, yes, you can buy the industrial steam cleaner here www.cleanfreakandgermaphobe.com/tosca Use code CFG to save 5% on any Dupray product
And the industrial degreaser is here - amzn.to/3yf3McQ (we may earn a commission when you shop through our links - we LOVE Dupray steam machines. I've had mine for about 6 years now.
Is the steamer as powerful as a hot water pressure washer?
No, those are too powerful for indoor use/cleaning. Pressure washers will take the paint and surface off...
Is there a danger of the steam getting into the electrics of the oven and causing it to short the supply?
I’ve never had that problem, however, i never use it or any cleaner or water on the oven light. I learned that the hard way.
No need to soak anything in ammonia. Super washing soda can clean up that oven grill fast.
How did u attached the brush cleaner to the attachment? Is it a Brush attachment already like that or u just attached it to the nozzle
Yes, I attached the nylon brush attachment to the end.
The oven looks Great ! This is a Beautiful & humble woman that any man would be lucky to have as wife.
A Real clean Man seats down to take a leak . This steam machine is more exciting then the Super Bowl !
Yes , my heroes were Tony Micelli & Felix Unger . Lol
Why thank you
If it's that strong and expensive do you really need to do all that prep work? Can you just steam it and the dirt should come off?
What if the owner used foil at the bottom and some stuck. Not alot less than a palm size. Should the self cleaning be done?
I wouldn't. Can you scrape it off with a spatula? Or you can put oven cleaner on and let it sit. Then try to get it off. Good luck and if you remember, let us know how it goes
We try to discourage using foil at the bottom of the oven. A pan on the bottom rack or an oven liner is recommended. I know you know that but in case anyone reading this wonders...
Never place anything on the base of a oven (including a pan like suggested) as the element under the base needs to allow for heat to escape and circulate. If you place a pan on the bottom as the lady suggested you risk overheating the base and causing cracks and splits to appear.
Melted n foil has most likely fused to the base and oven cleaner will not remove that, doing so will damage the oven further.
i am looking at a dupray steamer; do you happen to get more dry steam with the tosca and up or dose it matter? i am thinking about getting the tosca
The Tosca is heavy and made of steel so it’s professional level. Honestly, I use my Neat more but I use the Tosca for bigger messes because it holds more water and you don’t have to refill it as often. Plus it’s stronger.
Steam temperature - Neat
Affects the effectiveness and speed to clean, sanitize, degrease or deodorize.
275°F Neat
316°F Tosca
Steam pressure
The higher the steam pressure, the easier it will be for heavy duty jobs.
50 psi / 3.5 bar Tosca
72.5 psi / 5 bar Neat
Hope that helps, thanks for using our link if you decide to purchase one.
www.cleanfreakandgermaphobe.com/dupray
@@CleanFreakGermaphobe you knopw whAts funny, I ended up buying the tosca anyways; and yea its pretty strong
Chris Chang are you happy you got it?
My ovens have exposed heating element on the top. I think u mentioned that the ZEP product cannot be sprayed on the heating element, right?
Right, it's not good to get any cleaner on the element.
Is it ok to steam clean the heating element?
@Cherry-wz8uq I wouldn’t recommend it
@@CleanFreakGermaphobe so how do you clean the heating element?
On the oven door , I noticed that you could possibly remove the door itself , which will make it easier to clean the inside walls .
Yes, it would've made it easier, but taken longer. It's really heavy and cumbersome to remove. Since it's not my oven I wanted to leave it in tact. My biggest question is how well this combination of cleaners worked on grease.
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching. One day we might get assistants with big muscles to help!
I just have a self cleaning oven!! But want a steam cleaner for my shower
You were rubbing the Dyson brush all over the oven. Must have gotten pretty greasy. Hope you cleaned it..
Can you clean the oven racks with the steamer?
yes
steal wool and steam sure is heavy duty!
Does the attachment's for the Tosca fit the lower model?
Just the brushes are interchangable between both.
Jut bought Duprey after watching this video.
Hope you love it, let us know if you have questions 😃
How much do you charge to clean ovens
They have to agree to let me film it for CZcams.
How do you clean the top where the broiler is?
I’m not sure what you mean. You can wipe with a damp microfiber cloth. The boiler can be cleaned with vinegar. You can pour it in, let it sit, then dump
It out.
If you have chrome racks then don't do it. I tried this with my oven racks and it completely ruined them.
You can remove oven doors easily and separate them to clean the inside. It's not difficult.
The inside glass comes out for cleaning
Not all do or It’s a job with the chance of breaking it. It can be heavy. I wouldn’t recommend it.
now you got the brush from the vacuum on all that grease. how are you going to vacuum your upholstered furniture and other things that need vacuuming? i mean ya gonna get grease all over everything other than the oven!
Steel wool is quicker. Oven cleaner chemicals are horrible to use. Just takes some elbow greese to use the steel wool, but it's worth it.
Doesn't that scratch the finish?
My steam cleaner was $6500-380 degree dry vapor steam by therma kleen
That's pretty steep! Is it worth it?
Got grease all over that vacuum
Maybe isolate the power to your oven before cleaning - the oven light is on. Is death by electrocution worth a clean oven? The professional oven cleaners have specialist equipment, industrial sized ultrasonic cleaners. They know how to dismantle ovens properly, and reassemble them again. The average domestic clean will miss the built up grease under seals and inside the glass. Not to sure about using a vacuum cleaner on the loose debris. It's usually greasy, and could ruin your expensive vacuum cleaner.
You're way above our league. Most pro cleaners won't take apart the oven because it's a risk to put it back. I wipe the biggest pieces and vacuum out the smaller pieces.
It may have been asked, but why not remove the door for easier, more thorough cleaning?
I don’t usually remove the door because they’re heavy and if you break the glass you may have to buy a new oven.
Why you use chemicals when you clean with the steamer?????
It can break down tough stains faster on tough jobs and is still much less than traditional methods.
Nice! That steamer is a tool though..
I have several steamers..never thought to clean oven with it..will do that tomorrow.
Nice job but why didn't she wear a mask when she was steaming the oven? I'm concerned about her inhaling the grease and grime that the steam lifted off of the oven.
great cleaning...but you just used a cleaner and steam cleaned it without a mask, fan or exhaust.
I don't wear a mask when I clean. I typically have a window open if there are harsh fumes.
There was good airflow in this kitchen. But I agree, it's safer to wear a mask. We're going to focus on greener options because of this issue. And reducing plastic waste.
Why don't you people ever remove door?
Noooooo that coating is too expensive to just scrape off
It didn't damage the surface...
There’s got to be an easier way🥺
There is! Easy Off Fumeless Oven Cleaner czcams.com/video/Ed9K4a_tK5c/video.html or a razor blade and SOS pads if you want more natural.
@@CleanFreakGermaphobe Lol, thanks!😁
@@stephaniehigginsgarrett5998 truly easier way is hire it out and go drink some wine !!LOL !
@@tcseacliff There you go, that’s my kind of cleaning.😁
997.00 steam cleaner .
After testing a $2500 machine this didn't seem that bad.
Woww.... at least unplugged the oven before you clean it lol
You don't have to unplug it to clean it. It just needs to be turned off. Unless your oven manufacturer says to. I checked GE and it doesn't say to.
Coincidentally I'm appliance tech so i know about this, any maintenance on appliances requires to unplug the power cord or breaker beforehand.
It takes just a second to switch the breaker off, doing that could save a life.
Thanks for your coming comment. I wonder why it's not in owners manuals in the section about cleaning.
I'll do this from now on when I can. I did in my most recent oven cleaning video because of comments on this thread.
It's odd that even in the professional cleaners group I'm in people don't unplug.
This wasn't my house or oven. I have a gas oven and it's a wall oven. So I've never had to unplug it and didn't know it was a safety issue.
@@orelco5221 No does that and no one ever will. If what you are saying is true, provide some data on people that have been killed because their oven was plugged in when they were just cleaning it. We'll wait.
I thought the purpose of a steamer is to avoid using chemicals.
It is but sometimes it’s bad and it helps to use some. Still far less than without the steam cleaner. I did make a video that was all baking soda and vinegar. It took a few hours and lots of scrubbing.
I was looking for a chemical free demonstration
Please do not vacuum greasy stuff, it will damage the vacuum on the long run and extremely difficult to clean the internals of the vacuum, yet thanks for the video 😊
tHAT'S CLEAN? LOL
Sure I would love to spend $900 on a steamer to clean my oven. Why not just buy a new stove would not cost any more.
A regular one will work too - I just pulled out the big guns to test it.
Waaaayyy to much work, she shouod have just used the self clean mode. Turned every thing to ash and steamed it out.
That mode is toxic and can’t be used if you have pet birds. So people look for an alternative method without fumes, high heat and chemicals. Or if you don’t have a free hours to run the cycle.
900$ you doing too much extra... That machine should go thru grease and everything
So what cleaned the oven the steamer or the chemical, when You say steam clean. it means ONLY steam clean no help with other stuff. Wrong desctipstion of the video.
You know ovens these days do have an auto clean button 😒
Yes but some choose not to use it because of the toxic emissions and heat it puts out.
@@CleanFreakGermaphobe I tried that and heat from self cleaning freaked me out!
@@CleanFreakGermaphobedouble ovens…only have one per unit.
Is not abt you is abt the steam cleaner so stop talking and let us see the result.
I sure have trouble understanding what you say.
You talk too much you gave me a headache.
Why is everything you clean already spotless??? U joker... I wish I got paid to do oven cleans like that....