It’s easy to let your oven get dirty over time and the longer it’s left, the harder it is to clean. If you’ve ever tried to scrub an oven clean you probably don’t need to be convinced that a professional oven cleaning service is the way to go. 

If you’re looking for an oven cleaning service, or need some more convincing that a professional service is the right choice for you, we’ve got some information that might be helpful:

• Should I get my oven professionally cleaned?
• Signs your oven might need cleaning
• How often should I have my oven professionally cleaned?
• How much does professional oven cleaning cost?
• How do I find an oven cleaner?
• Getting quotes for oven cleaning

Should I get my oven professionally cleaned?

The average Australian will use their kitchen a couple of times a day depending on their schedule and habits. It’s also the place we prepare our food, so any build-up of grime, grease or debris can cause health concerns. 

One of the places we often forget to check on is our ovens. As we use them, grease and food bits get left or baked onto the surfaces inside. This can affect your health or even become a fire hazard and put your home at risk.

You don’t need a professional to wipe down your oven every time you use it but it’s a good idea to periodically get a cleaner to deep clean your oven. They’ll be able to do the job efficiently and safely so that you can get back to cooking delicious dinners. 

There’s a lot of elbow grease that can go into cleaning an oven and if you don’t know the tips and tricks, you can find yourself scrubbing for hours without achieving much. Professionals know which products work and they’ll make sure to get all the little nooks and crannies that are so easy to overlook. 

Signs your oven might need cleaning

There are plenty of obvious signs that your oven needs to be cleaned, ranging from grease on the door to food bits on the trays. These signs may not mean that you need to get a professional just yet though. 

Here are some signs that you’ll probably need a professional to clean your oven. 

Kitchen odours that hang around 

It’s never a good sign if you’re noticing a smell in your kitchen that is lingering or spread through the entire kitchen. Wherever the source of the smell is, it probably needs to be looked at. If this is your oven, particularly long after you’ve used it, is a sign that it probably needs a deep clean. 

The door is so dirty you can’t see through it

Ovens collect grease and the door is a spot that you’ll be able to see getting progressively more dirty. A good rule of thumb is that if you can’t see through it, it needs to be cleaned. 

It’s not always enough to clean the inside and the outside - so in order to do the job properly, it’s best to take the glass out, a task that is best done by professionals.

Oven smokes when you use it

If your oven starts to smoke when you use it, then you need to book an oven clean as soon as you can. The smoke is usually caused by a build-up of food bits in the oven and it’s a sign that your oven has become a fire hazard. 

Oven losing heat

If your oven is heating up slower than usual or if it isn’t regulating the temperature correctly, it could be a sign that you need to get it professionally cleaned. Build-up of grease and other carbon deposits like charred food can coat the heating elements or the internal spaces reducing their efficiency. 

How often should I have my oven professionally cleaned?

This one will partly depend on the frequency you use your oven, the types of food you cook in it and how many spills you tend to have in your oven. In general, it’s good to have your oven cleaned professionally every 6 – 12 months. 

 How much does professional oven cleaning cost?

Professional oven cleaners will generally have a flat charge for their services, though it’s always a good idea to clarify what exactly this includes. Expect to pay anywhere in the region of $30 - $150 for an oven clean depending on the regularity, type of service and any additional areas to be cleaned. 

Some services will include cleaning your rangehood and cooktop for additional fees. For a full clean of each of these areas, expect to pay between $60 - $150.

Many oven cleaning services will also offer other types of cleaning beyond the kitchen,  such as rental bond cleaning or general home cleaning. If you have more areas of your home you want deep cleaned then it can be worth choosing a service that offers everything you need. 

How do I find an oven cleaner?

Before you hire an oven cleaner it can be a good idea to ask them some questions to make sure that you’re hiring the best cleaner for your needs. Some of these questions include:

• What services are included in the oven clean?
• Do you provide extra services?
• Are you insured?
• Is the work guaranteed?
• Are your cleaners vetted?
• Can you provide references from past jobs?

Getting quotes for oven cleaning

At hipages, we always recommend getting at least three quotes before hiring a professional oven cleaner. The cheapest option may not always be the best one and you may find that there are additional costs down the line that can add up. 

Don’t be afraid to ask questions about anything you’re unsure about. You can always ask about the quotes and get an itemised list of what you are paying for.