Oven Cleaning: Get Professional Quotes
Baked-on grease, blackened racks and smoke when the oven heats up – request quotes from oven cleaners and cleaning companies near you.
- Single and double ovens
- Range cookers
- Hobs and extractor hoods
- Racks and trays
- Microwaves
- Landlord and tenancy cleans
Oven cleaning is one of the most unpleasant jobs in the home, and one of the most popular to hand over. Over months of cooking, grease and food residue bake onto the oven interior, door glass, racks and trays, and can start to smoke and smell when the oven heats up.
Specialist oven cleaners typically remove the racks, trays and other removable parts and clean them separately – many use a heated dip tank in their van – while the interior, door and glass are cleaned by hand. General cleaning companies also offer oven cleaning, often as an add-on to a deep or end of tenancy clean.
Tell us what type of oven you have and whether the hob or extractor need doing too, and local oven cleaners can send quotes.
Oven cleaning jobs cleaners quote for
Single oven cleaning
Interior, door, glass, racks and trays of a standard single oven.
Double and range ovens
Larger appliances with more compartments, racks and glass.
Hob cleaning
Gas, ceramic and induction hobs, including pan supports and burner caps.
Extractor hoods
Degreasing the hood and cleaning or replacing filters where possible.
Microwaves and grills
Often added to an oven clean for a small extra charge.
Tenancy and landlord oven cleans
Oven cleaning as part of a move-out or between-tenancies clean.
How a professional oven clean works
A typical oven clean starts with protecting the floor and worktops, then removing racks, trays, shelf supports and – where the design allows – the door glass and fan cover. Removable parts are cleaned separately while the interior is degreased and cleaned by hand.
Professional oven cleaners use products designed for the job and should follow manufacturers' guidance, especially on self-cleaning (pyrolytic or catalytic) ovens, where some products and abrasive pads can damage the liners. Tell the cleaner the make and model if you know it.
Different ovens, different jobs
Single built-in or freestanding ovens are the quickest. Double ovens and range cookers have more compartments and glass, and some range cookers and heat-storage cookers need specialist knowledge. Catalytic liners should not be scrubbed with abrasive products, and pyrolytic ovens have their own self-cleaning cycle that a cleaner may advise on.
If your oven is old or has damaged seals, enamel or glass, a cleaner will usually point it out before starting rather than make it worse.
When to book oven cleaning
Many households book an oven clean once or twice a year, often before Christmas, which is a busy time for oven cleaners. If the oven smokes or smells when it warms up, it's probably due.
If you're moving out of a rented property, oven cleaning is commonly included in an end of tenancy clean – check the checklist before booking separately.
Safety and good practice
- Never mix oven cleaning products with other chemicals, and keep children and pets away while products are in use.
- Allow the oven to cool fully before cleaning; cleaners will usually ask for it not to be used for a few hours beforehand.
- Ask whether the products used are suitable for your oven type and liners.
- Faulty doors, seals or electrics should be checked by a qualified appliance engineer rather than a cleaner.
Oven cleaning prices at a glance
Oven cleaning is usually priced per appliance. Indicative ranges from published UK guides; London is commonly higher.
| Job | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Single oven | Around £50–£85 per oven |
| Double oven | Around £70–£120 per oven |
| Range cooker | Around £100–£160 per cooker |
Indicative ranges based on published UK price guides reviewed in November 2026 (see sources). They are not official rates, a price list or our own prices. Many cleaners include VAT and supplies, others don't – always check written quotes for your own property.
Compare these with other services in our UK cleaning prices guide, which lists the sources for every range.
What affects the price
- Oven type and size
- Double ovens and range cookers take longer.
- Condition
- Heavy carbon build-up adds time.
- Extras
- Hobs, extractor hoods and microwaves are often extra.
- Location
- London and the South East are often higher.
- Stand-alone or combined
- Adding it to a deep clean can change the price.
- Self-cleaning features
- Liners and special finishes need suitable methods.
Comparing oven cleaning quotes
- Exactly which parts are cleaned: interior, door glass, racks, fan cover
- Whether the hob and extractor are included
- The products used and suitability for your oven
- How long the oven will be out of use
- Insurance and how damage would be handled
- Price per appliance and any call-out charge
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Oven Cleaning near you
You can request oven cleaning quotes anywhere in the UK. These cities have their own local oven cleaning page:
Cleaners in more towns and cities
Guides for oven cleaning
- How to clean an ovenMost of us put off cleaning the oven until the smoke alarm makes the decision for us. Here's how to tackle it properly, without wrecking the enamel or your weekend.
- Professional oven cleaning: what to expectA professional oven clean can make a years-old oven look close to new in a couple of hours, without fumes or scrubbing. Here's what actually happens, and how to get the most from it.
Oven Cleaning: frequently asked questions
How long does a professional oven clean take?
Often a couple of hours for a single oven and longer for doubles and range cookers, depending on condition.
Can I use the oven straight after it's been cleaned?
Usually, once it has been refitted and any residue wiped away. Your cleaner will advise; some suggest running it briefly to burn off any traces.
How often should an oven be professionally cleaned?
Once or twice a year suits many households, more often if the oven is used heavily.
Are oven cleaning products safe?
Professional products are designed for the job and should be used according to the manufacturer's instructions with good ventilation. They should never be mixed with other cleaning products.
How much does oven cleaning cost?
Published UK guides commonly put a single oven at around £50–£85 and a double oven at around £70–£120.
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