Deep Clean Kitchen Exhaust and Oven
Degrease the oven interior and clean behind/around major kitchen appliances annually.
DIY Cost
$15
If Ignored
$0
Frequency
Once a year
Difficulty
Easy DIY
Most homeowners can handle this in under an hour with basic tools.
How to do it — step by step
Use the self-clean oven cycle or apply an oven cleaner for 20–30 minutes and wipe clean. Pull the refrigerator and stove out from the wall and vacuum/mop behind them — grease and debris behind appliances are fire hazards. Clean the drip pans under burners and any removable oven components. Clean around the dishwasher and under the microwave. Grease buildup in ovens and around cooking appliances is responsible for nearly 50% of home cooking fires.
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