With the countdown to Christmas nearly starting we all think about jobs that need doing at home ready for Christmas and one piece of equipment which is used the most is your oven. So, here are 7 tips on how to get it squeaky clean ready for all the cooking you will be doing over the Xmas period.

1. Make sure your oven is cool then remove any cooked-on food with a metal spatula or ceramic hob scraper, then use a gel or spray-on oven cleaner.
2. To clean any spills in the oven, sprinkle with automatic dishwasher powder, cover with a wet paper towel, let stand for a few hours, then clean with a damp sponge. Another popular method is to use a dishwasher tablet. Without removing the coating, dip a dishwasher tablet (the powdery kind) in some warm water. Rub it against the glass of your oven door, making sure…