Quick answer: To clean an oven for your final inspection: remove the racks and soak them, apply an oven degreaser or a bicarb-soda paste to the interior, leave it to work, then scrub and wipe clean. Finish the glass with vinegar for a streak-free shine. Allow one to two hours, or add oven cleaning to your bond clean from $66.
What you’ll need
- Oven degreaser or bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar
- Rubber gloves and a scourer or scrubbing brush
- Microfibre cloths
- A large bag or sink for the racks
Step by step
- Remove the racks and soak them in hot, soapy water (or a bath with a little dishwasher powder).
- Apply degreaser to the interior, avoiding the fan and element. A bicarb-soda paste left on overnight works well for baked-on grime.
- Leave it to work for the time on the product, or overnight for the paste.
- Scrub and wipe the interior, then rinse with a clean damp cloth until no residue remains.
- Clean the glass with white vinegar for a streak-free finish, and do the cooktop and rangehood while you are there.
The oven, cooktop and rangehood are among the most common bond deduction points, so it is worth the extra effort here.
Prefer to skip it?
An oven deep clean is one of the most-requested add-ons for good reason. We can include it in your end of lease clean from $66, degreased back to a presentable finish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to clean a very dirty oven?
For heavy build-up, coat the interior with a thick bicarbonate-of-soda paste, leave it overnight, then scrub and wipe. Repeat on stubborn spots, or use a commercial oven degreaser.
Do end of lease cleaners clean the oven?
Oven cleaning is usually an add-on rather than part of the standard clean. We offer an oven deep clean from $66, inclusive of GST.
Need it done for you? Get a fixed-price bond clean with a 72-hour free re-clean guarantee. Get your free quote or call 1300 310 070.