Keeping your oven clean is not only crucial for maintaining its performance, but also for keeping it hygienic and preventing the buildup of bacteria. A dirty oven can result in unpleasant smells, smoke, and even fires. Therefore, it’s important to regularly clean your oven and ensure that it stays in good condition.

Firstly, you should wipe down the exterior of the oven with a damp cloth or sponge after every use. This will prevent any spills from hardening on the surface and make cleaning easier later on.

Next, remove all racks and trays inside the oven before starting to clean it thoroughly. To do this effectively without causing damage to surfaces further moisten away any debris within using some vinegar-water solution then once done spraying wipe everything dry with a towel – elbow grease niggling at tougher spots when needed! You might need gentle abrasive such as baking soda sprinkled lightly over really greasy parts if regular wet cloths won’t suffice

Be aware many newer ovens may come equipped with self-clean settings so check out manual first: self-cleaning system may burn grime during high-heat cycles automatically which saves effort but prepare for possible ventilation needs afterwards especially if something’s still burning smell-wise!

Always wear gloves protective gear etc while dealing harsh chemicals like ammonia since they give off strong fumes that could be harmful either inhaling up close or simply having residue around.

Finally vacuum area under counter near stove frequently too since crumbs provide fuel holding stains stubbornness scouring required later longer than would if avoided original messes!

Remember to keep an eye on little everyday things being dumped (like tinfoil) onto ranges below stove elements/grates – these smaller pieces getting unnoticed easily between cleanup times allowing build-up layers making them more difficult get rid though avoid placing said items next time 🙂