29 Apr 2025 The Best Store-Bought (and DIY!) Cleaners for Every Part of Your Oven, Tested by Experts

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You’ve been cooking and baking up a storm, and before you know it, your oven really shows it. If you enjoy scrubbing your oven for the arm workout it offers, more power to you! But even professional cleaners would argue that there’s a much better use of your time. If you’ve been avoiding cleaning your oven because you don’t know which product to use (and the task itself seems daunting and stinky), you’ve come to the right place.

I talked to a few experts to find out their best oven cleaner recommendations so you can get out of the kitchen and get on with the rest of your day. Here’s everything you need to know.

You’ll likely see either sodium hydroxide (lye) or potassium hydroxide on the label. These are two strong ingredients that make quick work of the baked-on grease that other cleaning methods just can’t touch. “They both accomplish the same thing, but the potassium hydroxide is usually considered the more eco-friendly version, as it’s slightly gentler and easier to rinse off,” says Taylor Riley, partner at AMR US Commercial Cleaning.

Aside from what’s on the label, you’ll also want to consider the type of formula it comes in. Choose the one that’s easiest for you to use. “I’ve always preferred an aerosol can rather than a spray bottle simply because it’s easier to apply,” Riley says.

An important note: Read all labels carefully. Do not use any oven cleaner when engaging the self-cleaning mode. Be sure to refer to the stove manufacturer’s guidelines before proceeding with any cleaning method to ensure your safety and that of your appliance. Keep your kitchen well-ventilated when using chemical-based cleaners, even if they are labeled fume-free.