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Contrary to popular belief (my own included), your self cleaning oven doesn’t really clean itself. Bummer, right? I recently learned that cleaning experts recommend giving your oven a good clean at least four times a year. Four might not sound like a high number but for somebody who never, ever, EVER did anything other than hit the “self clean” button, that was a blow.

I had a brief stint over quarantine days where I got really into the idea of deep cleaning every inch of my house and started following social media accounts and blogs dedicated to how to do so on a budget – both financial and time. Below are some of the products recommended most frequently for your oven/stove top and why:

1. Easy Off: While this one isn’t for those of you looking for Eco-friendly, green, clean supplies. It DOES work and it works really well and really quickly. Just be sure to follow the instructions based on your oven type so you don’t mess things up even more (not speaking from experience or anything …).
2. Carbona: This one works just as well as Easy Off but with a higher price tag. A lot of industry experts really love this one though because it’s easy to target specific areas in your oven due to its spray bottle.
3. Method Heavy Duty Degreaser: Here’s an Eco-friendly option for you! This one is made from plant based ingredients and isn’t fume heavy so you don’t need to worry about inhaling nasty chemicals.
4. Oven Scrub Natural Cleaner: This cleaner is, well, cleaner and more environmentally friendly and health conscious but it will require a little more elbow grease. However, it does come equipped with its own specific scrubber which is nice and this one actually smells really nice. Like, think of that eucalyptus smell when you walk into a spa. That’s what this reminded me of.

I’ll admit, the love and interest for/in deep cleaning came and went pretty quickly. But of all the things I got done, deep cleaning the oven was the most worth it. I give it a 10/10 recommendation simply based on the satisfaction you’ll feel afterwards.

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Rebecca McKinney

I was born a foodie. My dad is a chef, baker, and restaurant owner and my mom might as well be because she owns whatever kitchen she walks into. I grew up working in my family’s restaurant and bakery in Pawling, New York – McKinney and Doyle. I started behind the bakery counter at 12 years old after begging my parents to let me start working. At 16 I worked as a hostess. By 18 I was serving tables and training behind the bar where I then worked every other weekend throughout my college career. Even now, when I am visiting my family in New York, I help out where I’m needed. To make a long story short, the food and restaurant industry has been my life for as long as I can remember.

I wanted to create this blog for a few reasons. First and foremost, to share tips, tricks, and knowledge about the food and beverage industry in general but also to help people see a different side of the restaurant world. Every restaurant has a totally unique culture and world within it. I want to help open people’s eyes to more than how fast the service is or how easy or hard it is to secure a reservation.

So, thanks for stopping by! I welcome your ideas, input, and feedback and hope you enjoy!

Eat well & travel often,

Becky McKinney

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