However hard you try, it's impossible to keep your oven looking spotless forever. Pots bubble over, food makes its way off baking trays and built-up grime becomes difficult to remove. Baked-on grease and dirt on the sides, racks and door of your oven aren't the easiest things to clean, but there is a way to combat this mess in the form of a tough, specialised cleaner.
We've looked for the best oven cleaners to buy online at Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose and Amazon so you can achieve a professional finish. Popular brands like Astonish, Oven Pride and Mr Muscle have some really effective products, but not all will be suitable for certain surfaces. So, whether you want to clean your oven's glass door or scrub your barbecue, read on for the solution. At the bottom of this article, we have also recommended a Refillable Multi-Surface Cleaner, picked up by low waste blogger Kate Bamber, which might be a handy option to reduce waste, so scroll down to check it out!
For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of oven cleaning product available and understand how our ranking was determined.
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
Image | 1 ![]() Oven Pride | 2 ![]() Astonish Specialist | 3 ![]() Oven Mate | 4 ![]() Oven Brite | 5 ![]() Mr Muscle | 6 ![]() Amway | 7 ![]() Ecover | 8 ![]() E-Cloth | 9 ![]() Cif | 10 ![]() HG |
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Name | Deep Cleaner | Oven & Grill Cleaner & Sponge | Oven Cleaning Kit | Complete Oven Cleaner | Oven Cleaner | Gel Oven Cleaner | Oven & Hob Cleaner | Hob & Oven Cleaning Cloths | Perfect Finish Oven & Grill Spray | Oven Grill & BBQ Cleaner |
Features | A Complete Cleaning Kit With a Fume-Free Formula | Gives Astonishing Results Without the Need for Harsh Chemicals | Brush Dirty Ovens Aside With This No-Scrub Cleaner | A Complete Oven-Cleaning Kit in One Affordable Box | Be Wowed by the Strength of Mr Muscle | Unique Gel Formula With Brush Included to Give You More Control | A Natural and Eco-Friendly Alternative | Wipe Away Dirt With These Magic Cloths | Inexpensive and Leaves Your Oven Sparkling Clean | Gets to Work Quickly on Your Oven or BBQ |
Price | £11.99 | £7.99 | £7.91 | £4.10 | £3.50 | £22.49 | £4.00 | £7.29 | £2.00 | £5.19 |
Suitable For | Oven interior | Oven interior, hob, grills | Oven interior, tray, racks, BBQ, glass | Oven interiors, racks, stainless steel, enamel and tempered glass | Oven interior only | Oven interior, racks, BBQ, grill pans | Oven and hob | Stainless steel | Oven, grill, hob & BBQ | BBQs, grills & ovens |
Method of Application | Wipe on with sponge/cloth | Sponge | Brush | Sponge | Spray | Brush | Spray | Cloth wipe | Spray | Spray |
Time to Work | 4+ hours | None required | Few minutes - 3 hours | 4 hours | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 1 minute | N/a | 30 minutes | 3-5 minutes |
Temperature Required | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cold | Warm, but under 30°C |
Extras Included | Rack bags, gloves | Sponge | Latex gloves, cleaning brush | Gloves, bags for racks | None | Brush | None | None | None | None |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml | 250 g | 500 ml | 500 ml | 300 ml | 500 ml | 500 ml | 136 g | 435 ml | 500 ml |
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Not all oven cleaning products are versatile, so it's just as important to check where you shouldn't be using your oven cleaner as where you should. The first thing to note is that most of them shouldn't be used in self-cleaning ovens as these have their own methods to get them looking spick and span.
If you've checked that the oven itself is suitable for a certain product, it is also important to know that some can only be used inside ovens, so don't try to use it on other parts unless it is clear that it's OK to do so.
There are also specific surfaces that are out of bounds for some cleaners. The chemicals in these cleaners tend not to mix well with oven trim, aluminium and sometimes even glass – so be careful of oven doors. If a cleaner says it includes an abrasive, it shouldn't be used on non-stick surfaces.
Likewise, if you want to clean your hob, a hob cleaner will help you to get the job done!
You are not limited on choices when it comes to how you want to apply your oven cleaner. Lots of products are sold as sprays, some of which can just be sprayed on and left while others require a bit of scrubbing with a cloth or sponge.
Other methods you may come across include brushes, which offer precise application, or there are those which just require you to cover the area you intend to clean with product using a cloth or sponge. In some instances, the best form of application will come with the product so you don't have to go out and buy anything extra, but this is not always the case.
The length of time that a cleaning product needs to be left in your oven will depend in part on how dirty the oven is to begin with and therefore how much mess a cleaner needs to work through.
Most oven cleaners will require that you leave them on for at least a few minutes, but some will suggest a few hours and others will even say overnight, so it is definitely worth planning ahead and checking that you're not going to need to use the oven anytime soon.
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While the majority of oven cleaners specify that they should be used in a cold oven, some will suggest that you heat the oven very gently in order for the product to be effective. Be very careful, however, when cleaning a warm oven. Most products will only suggest you put your oven on at a low setting for a few minutes, just so there is a bit of heat, and you should never risk burns by putting your hand in a hot oven.
All in all, buying a cleaner that requires a warm oven to work won't demand too much extra effort and you'll just need to take a bit of extra care. However, if you want the most hassle-free option, it may be best to go for a regular formula.
When working with oven cleaners, you are getting up close and personal with what can be very powerful chemicals. While these might work wonders on your dirty oven, they can be incredibly damaging to the skin, so it's important that you take all of the safety precautions necessary. This is made much easier when extras like gloves are included.
Also aiding in the safe application of oven cleaner are tools like brushes, cloths and sponges that come with the product. The fact that they are sold alongside a chemical solution show that they are the best kit to use, and you'll save some time and money by not having to buy extras yourself.
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£11.99
Suitable For | Oven interior |
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Method of Application | Wipe on with sponge/cloth |
Time to Work | 4+ hours |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | Rack bags, gloves |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml |
£7.99
Suitable For | Oven interior, hob, grills |
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Method of Application | Sponge |
Time to Work | None required |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | Sponge |
Volume/Weight | 250 g |
£7.91
Suitable For | Oven interior, tray, racks, BBQ, glass |
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Method of Application | Brush |
Time to Work | Few minutes - 3 hours |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | Latex gloves, cleaning brush |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml |
£4.10
Suitable For | Oven interiors, racks, stainless steel, enamel and tempered glass |
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Method of Application | Sponge |
Time to Work | 4 hours |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | Gloves, bags for racks |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml |
£3.50
Suitable For | Oven interior only |
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Method of Application | Spray |
Time to Work | 30 minutes |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | None |
Volume/Weight | 300 ml |
Pack of 3
£22.49
Suitable For | Oven interior, racks, BBQ, grill pans |
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Method of Application | Brush |
Time to Work | 30 minutes |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | Brush |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml |
£4.00
Suitable For | Oven and hob |
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Method of Application | Spray |
Time to Work | 1 minute |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | None |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml |
Pack of 2
£7.29
Suitable For | Stainless steel |
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Method of Application | Cloth wipe |
Time to Work | N/a |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | None |
Volume/Weight | 136 g |
£2.00
Suitable For | Oven, grill, hob & BBQ |
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Method of Application | Spray |
Time to Work | 30 minutes |
Temperature Required | Cold |
Extras Included | None |
Volume/Weight | 435 ml |
£5.19
Suitable For | BBQs, grills & ovens |
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Method of Application | Spray |
Time to Work | 3-5 minutes |
Temperature Required | Warm, but under 30°C |
Extras Included | None |
Volume/Weight | 500 ml |
Fortunately, it's getting much easier to find environmentally-friendly cleaning alternatives for the kitchen and home nowadays.
If you're interested in finding out more, check out eco-expert Kate Bamber's top picks in our specialist article Top 10 Essentials for a Low-Waste Kitchen, which include this amazing refillable surface cleaner, plastic-free dish brushes and more.
We also highly recommend giving her a follow on her Instagram at @my_plastic_free_home for all the best tips and tricks!
£9.00
Written and researched by Emma Cramp
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