Self-cleaning features on ovens, which can be confusing and even controversial, were developed in the early 1960s for both gas and electric ovens, though the term “self-cleaning” is actually something ...

Remember the holidays? Maybe you did lots of baking and roasting, perhaps even a turkey or two. Now raise your hand if you’ve cleaned your oven since then. Or since LAST Thanksgiving, for that matter.

Key Takeaways Avoid using the oven's self-cleaning feature.Regular cleaning does help prevent buildup.Use natural cleaning ...

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When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Have you ever cleaned your oven? You’re not alone if you answered “ummm” and “. . . no.” Carolyn Forte, director of the home appliances and cleaning ...

Know Your Stuff is a new column that unlocks the hidden secrets about the everyday products you own. As homes across the USA prepare for the kitchen marathon that is Thanksgiving, many will look at ...

Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 3 tablespoons of Dawn dishwashing liquid to make a thick paste. Apply it liberally and ...

AWAY FROM THANKSGIVING, A LITTLE OVER SEVEN DAYS, SEVEN HOURS. SO WE’VE GOT TURKEY, STUFFING, PIES. IT IS YOUR OVEN’S BIG DAY AND IT IS COMING UP, BUT IF IT IS COVERED IN LAST YEAR’S DRIPS, SPLATTERS ...

Ovens tend to get a lot of use during the holidays, and between drips, drops, and turkey basting spills, they can get fairly dirty. And they may not get cleaned very often—in a survey by the American ...