Why do we clean ovens?

[cleanteamofny]

Do we do it because we are clean freaks?
Do we do it because it is a holiday and guest's and family peek to see if the food is done?
Or do we do it to keep oven temps at peak performances?

 

[bobofhollywood]

why do we clean ovens

Dirty ovens stink and attract vermin and bugs. Dirty ovens eventually catch on fire too. Also because cleanliness is next to godliness. That's why I clean mine.

 

[retropia]

Because if we are not good homemakers,

What Will The Neighbors Say?

 

[cleanteamofny]

What Will The Neighbors Say?

Shhhh. Mabel........, his oven is too clean for food to tastes that good!

 

[tomturbomatic]

WHY? WHY?!? Well for one thing, who wants an oven to smell of burning spills and splatters each time it is turned on, especially if you are baking something with a delightful, delicate flavor and aroma that should make the house smell good.

 

[cleanteamofny]

Ok, we are getting some where.....

 

[tlee618]

Just because it is one of those things that just makes us feel good inside when we are done!!!

 

[toggleswitch]

Men tend to clean their oven for themselves; sense of satisfaction.

Women and (men with gossipy friends [Read: 'mos]) clean to avoid ridicule and gossip.

(Ducks and runs).

Problem is, if it is too clean the unevolved and other gossipers will say- "See what a BITCH/PRINCESS she is? She doesn't even cook!: HA

When I was a professional cleaner I got 2 out of 4 gas burners that were not working on this woman's stove running again just by a simple cleaning.

WOMEN: It's ok to break a nail with activities that involve soap (or chemicals) and water!
MEN: I promise, soap (or chemicals) and water on anything besides your body and car/truck won't cause anything to fall off of you, really!

 

[mrb627]

I Knew a Guy...

I knew a guy that climbed into his oven to clean it and never came back out....

Malcolm

 

[whirlcool]

We clean our oven because we don't want a smelly smoke screen in the kitchen!

The person who invented self cleaning ovens should get a major award of some kind!

 

[rinso]

I clean mine just in case someone opens the door to look inside, or it starts to smell. In the days before self-cleaning ovens, I wouldn't clean my oven until it had so much grunge on the sides that I could only bake one cupcake at a time.

 

[norgeway]

Dirty ovens!!!

Hold moisture and acids, acids and moisture = RUST eventually, once that beautiful range has a hole in it...its just another old worn out range!

 

[cleanteamofny]

The reason I asked this question, are we over doing it, or do we run the clean cycle every 3-6 months?

My spillage is little to none, but when broiling meats, just the normal splatters in the cavern.

 

[luxflairguy]

I clean my oven only when I begin to smell it when it's pre-heating. How may of you leave the racks in?

 

[peteski50]

Oven Cleaning!

I usually clean mine about once a year. It doesn't need more than that.
Peter

 

[amyswasher]

Not very often

I don't clean mine very often, but I put foil on the bottom of the oven. When I cook, I place foil casually on top to catch the splatters.

 

[bobofhollywood]

Constantly cleaning

All my ovens are manual clean and I clean them whenever I soil them using a spray bottle of dawn and water and good old elbow grease. I love my ovens and take a lot of pride in them.

 

[bobofhollywood]

Canary yellow Americana

Yes that is a canary yellow Americana keyboard range with the skyview window.

 

[peterh770]

Because we don't by "continuous cleaning" ovens. Mine is (came with the house), and I haven't cleaned it in 18 years. Love it!