Grease and Grime: More Than Just an Eyesore
Many people don’t think twice about the inside of their oven — until the smell, smoke, or uneven cooking starts to get worse. Over time, grease from baked chicken, oil splatters from roasting vegetables, and crumbs from forgotten meals build up inside your oven. These messes not only make your oven look bad, but they also become a breeding ground for bacteria and burnt carbon that affects the quality of your cooking.
Aside from hygiene issues, this buildup can cause a drop in your oven’s performance. You might find that it takes longer to preheat or your food isn’t cooking evenly. The reason? Layers of grime blocking heat circulation and affecting internal temperature accuracy.
When Smoke Becomes a Sign
If your oven starts releasing smoke even when nothing’s cooking, it’s a clear sign that grease and residue are burning inside. This smoke doesn’t just smell bad — it can fill your kitchen with unpleasant fumes that make your eyes sting and your food taste off.
For families with young kids, elderly members, or people with asthma, this can be especially harmful. Burnt food particles release toxins like acrylamide, which can pose health risks over time. This is one of the reasons why deep cleaning isn’t just about keeping things “neat” — it’s a safety issue.
What Deep Cleaning Really Involves
Oven deep cleaning goes way beyond a casual wipe-down with a sponge. It involves:
Removing and soaking racks to remove burnt residue
Degreasing the fan, oven walls, base, and roof
Scrubbing the glass door for better visibility
Cleaning between the oven panels (if accessible)
Applying food-safe degreasers that break down grime without damaging surfaces
At AppliClean, we pay attention to every part of your oven. We don’t use harsh metal scrapers or chemicals that leave strong chemical smells. Instead, we use non-abrasive tools that preserve your oven’s surface while ensuring it’s safe for cooking immediately after.
The AppliClean Approach
We know ovens come in all shapes and sizes — built-ins, standalone units, smart ovens, and even older models. Our cleaning process is tailored to the type of oven and the level of grime buildup. If your oven hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, we’ll apply a more intensive soaking method to soften hardened stains before carefully wiping them away.
We also share maintenance tips with our customers, such as using baking trays under messy dishes or cleaning spills quickly before they harden. It’s part of our goal to educate and empower customers, not just clean and leave.
How Often Should You Clean It?
For average households that cook 3–4 times a week, we recommend a deep clean every 4 to 6 months. If you’re a home baker or run a small food business from home, we recommend doing it every 3 months.
Regular cleaning not only prevents smoke and smell — it extends the lifespan of your oven by reducing internal wear. A clean oven heats up faster, consumes less energy, and makes your food taste better.
Let Us Handle the Dirty Work
Scrubbing an oven can be time-consuming, messy, and tiring — especially when grease has built up over months. That’s where we come in.
AppliClean offers both pickup and on-site oven cleaning services across Singapore. Whether you need a one-time refresh or seasonal maintenance, we’re ready to help you cook with confidence again — minus the smoke, smell, and stress.
