Best Oven & Cooktop Cleaners
OzKleen Oven Power
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used to be a great product, best oven cleaner I've used, but now they've changed the formula and it doesn't work at all - may as well use water. Show details
Selleys Oven Plus Heavy Duty Gel
I read the reviews, thought this sounds good, & bought a bottle of gel oven cleaner. I am up to my 3rd attempt at trying to get stove & racks clean.… Read more
First two attempts in warm oven, as directed, third attempt in cold oven. I am writing this while waiting on third attempt. NEVER AGAIN - 2½ hours so far trying to get oven clean. Whilst it is not my oven, it was not that dirty. Second time I cleaned oven, I literally covered a blob of something, about 1cm round, with gel. After 40 mins it would not wipe off. I covered a spoon with cloth and scraped and scraped and scraped to get it off. It is called HEAVY DUTY & it COULD NOT REMOVE a small blob. It should have just wiped clean. I recommend EASY OFF BAM to do the job, certainly not Selleys. So disappointed with product. Those who rated gel 4 or 5 stars, tell me why. What am I doing wrong as I can only manage 1 star as 0 is not an option?
Rubbedin Cooktop Magic
THIS STUFF IS MAGIC!!! – WOW!! This product actually works!! I don't use anything else now, Brings hot plates back to life!! It's NON TOXIC as well so safe to use, doesn't hurt your hands. Show details
Fairy Platinum Easy Spray
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Great – Love this product. cuts grease and cleans beautifully. I have used on the bottoms of pans with build up and with regular use are almost back to… Read more
original finish. I have a self cleaning oven but racks have always been the challenge. This cleaned them up beautifully. The only problem I am having is finding a place to buy in the Adelaide area. I received the product as part of a Show Bag so this will be the first time actually purchase. I see it on line but seems a fairly high price plus delivery. BUT, I will still purchase if that's the only way to get it.
Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner
- Product TypeSpray
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Have they changed the formula? I have struggled to get good coverage with recent cans purchased. It used to come out like a foam and now it's very… Read more
liquid and does not stick on well, necessitating several applications. The nozzle has always been bad and gets clogged, but it was definitely the most powerful. I might have have to try Mr Muscle again, which was weak in comparison
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Easy-Off Bam Degreaser
The smell of this degreaser is so overwhelming you need a face mask. Will try another brand. Aldi had one on special buys which was much better. Show details
Selleys Oven Clean
Garbage product – This was a total waste of time and money, tried it with heated oven and cold and both shifted about 5% of grime. Use Easy Off oven and bbq cleaner, best product i have ever used gets rid of 98% of everything. Show details
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Hard job made easy! – We have been using the barbeque wipes for a while now and only wished we had found them years ago. They cut into the grease on the plate in minutes and they don't cost the earth to buy or replace.
Dr Beckmann Oven Cleaner Gel
- Product TypeGel
It does work if you follow the directions, but… – Don’t want to be unfair to this brand because it actually does work if you use as directed, apply a lot of pressure, and also use a scraper and do a… Read more
lot of repeat applications too. And do a lot of manual effort especially for baked on grease. And have a lot of patience! But I think a foaming oven cleaner would work better/faster/require less effort. They are more toxic smelling which is why you might choose this one marketed as no smell, because it truly doesn’t smell at all, but that’s the trade off.
If you watch YouTube videos of people cleaning ovens it’s not a quick task and they do have to apply a few different methods to do it , including a scraper, covering a treated area with cling film, leaving the product on for a long time before starting the clean, and doing repeat applications to fully remove baked on grease, no matter what product they use.
Glitz BBQ and Oven Cleaner
I love this oven cleaner – This is the only oven cleaner I use because of the no fumes. This is how I use it, I spray one side of my oven then put glad wrap on it, doing this… Read more
is keeps the moisture in and soaks into anything that is stuck. I also do the same with my oven racks. I wrap it in gladwrap once I have sprayed it with glitz oven cleaner, leave it over night and the next day take gladwrap off and just wipe my oven. Works perfect everytime. No scrubbing!!
Mr Muscle Odourless Oven Cleaner
Weak product – Bought the wrong can by mistake.. this lousy product doesn't remove anything Show details
OzKleen BBQ Kleen
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It works! – This stuff says it really works and it does. Cole’s ran out and I bought a different brand and it’s not as good as this one. Spray and wipe! Show details
Selleys BBQ Tough Clean
Terrible waste of money – Does zero waste of money, doesn’t even get surface grease off the overhead hob Show details
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Morning Fresh Ultimate Power Clean Spray
- Product TypeSpray
Expensive but good – I hesitated with purchasing this mostly price .But I am impressed travelling in a RV ideal for cooktop and dishes As previous comment old Morning Fresh was not effective stopped buying a few years ago.Try and buy on special LOL Show details
Brilliant Cleaner – Have been using this product now for over a year. It is simply brilliant. I clean at least 2 4 burner BBQ's a week, sometimes 4, and this product is… Read more
the most time saving and simple to use I have encountered. It literally dissolves fat and grease into what I can only describe as muddy water. Some agitation is required, but wipe off with paper towel, and clean off residue with metho. I usually get 8 to 10 cleans out of a can, very cost effective. At about $6 a can. These are not my BBQ's, but have 4 units to clean where I work. Occasionally cannot get it, but the same company also has a oven and grill cleaner which I consider the same product. Ease of use.
Krud Kutter Cleaner and Degreaser
- Product TypeSpray
5 Stars - Absolute Beast on Grease and Grime! I’ve used plenty of cleaners before, but this Krud Kutter is on another level. I’ve been using it on… Read more
everything from my workshop equipment to household cleaning, and it hasn't let me down yet. It is an absolute lifter for dried-on grass sap and oily gunk on my mowers and line trimmer. I just spray it on the engine blocks and decks, wait a minute, and the grease literally melts away. It’s also been a lifesaver in the bathroom for cutting through heavy soap scum on shower glass that other cleaners wouldn't touch. The best part is that while it’s incredibly strong, it’s water-based and doesn't have those nasty, stinging chemical fumes you get with some industrial degreasers. It’s even safe enough to use for detailing the engine bay and wheels on the car. If you’ve got stubborn stains or heavy grease, don’t bother with the cheap stuff—grab the big bottle of this. Highly recommended for anyone who does their own maintenance!
Brings it up like New – We have a cast iron stove heater, cooktop and oven that we use throughout winter and it can get a little dull and sad looking when summer comes but… Read more
this Stove Polish restores it to it's former glory. It's easy to apply as per instructions and does a great job and even better it's Australian Made we couldn't ask for a better product.
Scandia Dry Glass Cleaner
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Instructions for my pellet heater say clean it after every fire. If I do that, this gets the glass crystal clear in about 30 seconds. If I leave it… Read more
for two fires the mess "bakes on" and takes 3 or 4 minutes to clean. More than 3 or 4 fires, and it's hard work. Also makes a big difference if I'm burning cheap (sooty) softwood pellets or good hardwood ones. For regular maintenance I recommend this cleaner, but if you only clean intermittently - get something else.
Stone Guys Benchtop Power Cleaner
Do not deal with Stone Guys Stone & Quartz Benchtop Power Pack – Never received product, no answered to emails, should have checked reviews before purchase, as obviously been scammed by this company, would give NO STARS. Show details
Easy-Off Oven & BBQ Everyday Cleaner
- Product TypeSpray
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I just bought this and WOW…it’s terrible. It honestly does just nothing at all. Hot water does a better job. I wouldn’t have even thought about… Read more
leaving a review but I emailed the company to ask if I just got a ‘bad batch’ since it did nothing at all and they set me about an hour of ‘homework’ to do. Terrible product, terrible response
- Product TypeSpray
It's not fume free and dosent clean the oven at all – 100% lies, it's definitely not fume free its still smells.out the house! Also dosent clean the oven, I've tried twice now and still won't clean the oven, don't waste your time or money.
What to look for in an oven or cooktop cleaner
Ingredients
Oven cleaners are available in either caustic or non-caustic formulas. Caustic formulas are probably the most powerful cleaner you can find - they’re highly effective at removing baked-on mess, but they’re also corrosive and emit toxic fumes, so you’ll need to strictly follow the product’s safety instructions.
Non-caustic cleaners aren’t as tough on mess, but can still be effective. They aren’t as hazardous to use, and are less irritating on the skin.
You can also find oven or cooktop cleaners as concentrated formulas, which are generally more pricey than non-concentrated formulas, but last longer and let you adjust the concentration to suit how heavy duty your cleaning needs to be.
Safety
Consider whether you’ll be using the cleaning product when others - particularly kids or pets - are around. Oven cleaner products in particular can emit toxic fumes and some require you to keep the kitchen well-ventilated while using it. If this is the case, see whether you can feasibly keep the little ones away from the kitchen.
Ease of use
Look for an oven cleaner that’s suitable for all parts of the oven, that acts as both a surface cleaner and an oven rack cleaner. Some oven cleaners come as part of an ‘oven kit’ with gloves and a closure bag, letting you do all the cleaning within the bag. This means minimal mess, and for many, is an easy oven cleaning option.
You should also consider how long a cleaner takes to work. Consult the label to see just what needs to be done. Some cleaners require the oven to be warm for you in order to use them, meaning you’ll need to factor in the time it takes to preheat the oven.
It’s also a good idea to look for a cleaner that offers a streak-free finish, so that you don’t have to go in again with a washcloth afterwards.
Environmental friendliness
If you’re shopping with the planet in mind, then look out for natural ingredients or a biodegradable product. You can also find cleaners with non-plastic, recyclable packaging.
Compatibility
Before purchasing an oven or cooktop cleaner, check whether the cleaner is compatible with the type of appliance you’re using it on. For example, cooktop cleaners are usually designed for particular types of cooktops - some are ceramic or glass cleaners that are more suitable to induction or electric cooktops, while others are designed for use on stainless steel that’s usually found in gas cooktops.
Oven-cleaning tips
- Before buying an oven cleaner, try using baking soda and vinegar - baking soda lifts stains and vinegar is great for tackling grease. You’ll also likely already have these in your cleaning cupboard.
- Clean the oven roof last, as dirty cleaning residue might drip down onto the rest of the oven and require a second clean.
- To make cleaning easier, clean your oven regularly (every 1 to 3 months, depending on how often you use it) so that mess doesn’t bake on so much that it’s almost impossible to remove.
- Follow the instructions of any oven cleaner you buy to a T - if it says to keep the kitchen well-ventilated, or to wear safety glasses, do so.
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