Cleaning the inside of the oven is one of those chores that many of us put off until it’s really essential!
After a week of work, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours cleaning the oven. Fortunately, there are professionals out there that can not only take care of this task for you but will do an amazing job of it too.
All that will be left for you to do is bask in the glory of your shiny oven once again!
Benefits of Professional Oven Cleaning
For many people, the biggest benefit of opting to hire professional oven cleaners is simply not having to tackle the task themselves.
However, another benefit is that professional oven cleaners have access to superior quality cleaning equipment and chemicals that will give you a better finish than could be achieved with off-the-shelf alternatives.
Having a clean oven also has a lot of benefits, so if you simply can’t face doing the task yourself, it’s better to get someone else to do it rather than to leave the oven dirty. Having a clean oven can lower hazards, as less food debris in the oven means a lower risk of fires and contaminated food.
It can also help your oven to function better, which can not only result in better cooked food, but can lower your energy bills too.
What Is Involved in Professional Oven Cleaning?
When you hire a professional oven cleaner, you should always check exactly what is included in their service to ensure you get the best value for your money.
However, professional oven cleaning will involve a clean of the interior, the door, glass, and racks. Any removable parts of the oven should be taken out and soaked using professional-grade chemicals to achieve the best results.
Professionals should also use non-caustic chemicals, ideally that are eco-friendly, and leave your oven in a state that is safe and ready to use.
Most professionals would look to have an oven clean finished within three hours.
Average Costs of Oven Cleaning Services in the UK
On average, an oven clean will usually cost at least £50. However, the price can be influenced by a variety of factors. One of these common factors is your location in the UK. Like most things, you can expect to pay more if you live in the Greater London region.
Costs by oven type
As well as your location, another key factor that influences the cost of an oven clean is the type of oven. Standard ovens, hobs and hoods take between one and three hours to clean, but larger ovens may take longer, resulting in a higher cost.
As a guide:
- Single oven: At least £50
- Single wide oven: At least £60
- Double oven: At least £70
- Range cooker: At least £90
- AGA: At least £95 (more if the AGA is bigger)
- Hob: At least £25
- Hood or extractor fan: At least £20
Many cleaners will offer to clean both the oven and your extractor/hood for a set price, so you won’t always be quoted separately for these jobs.
Other Factors Affecting the Cost of Oven Cleaning
On top of your location and the type of oven you have, your quotation can be affected by unique details of the specific job. If you need additional services, such as a detailed cleaning of any component that is hard to reach, this may result in additional costs.
If the oven has never been cleaned or hasn’t been touched in months, this will take longer to tackle, and so this will also increase the price that you are quoted.
Older ovens can also be harder to take components out and clean, adding more time to the cleaner’s task.
Can I Clean My Oven Myself?
It is certainly possible for you to clean your oven yourself using chemicals and tools that you can buy in just about any supermarket.
However, you may not be able to reach the same level of cleanliness that a professional would be able to achieve. It is also likely that the job will take you considerably longer than it would take a professional.
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