Oven Cleaning Cost
Last updated 20th May, 2025
Looking into how much professional oven cleaning costs in 2025?
Everyone likes having a clean oven. But if you don't have the right equipment or it hasn't been done in a while, then it can be a challenging job to do yourself — baked-on grease and grime can be quite stubborn!
The average oven cleaning cost is around £70 in the UK. However, oven cleaning prices you're quoted by local cleaners will depend on the type of oven you have and how big it is.
Find out all the details about the cost of oven cleaning in our full guide below!
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How Much to Clean an Oven?
So, how much does oven cleaning cost to get done in the UK?
Professional oven cleaning costs are typically range between £40 and £100 in 2025. You'll be quoted oven cleaning prices towards the top of that range if you have a large oven (i.e., double or Aga).
But keep in mind:
90% of the cost of professional oven cleaning goes towards labour. So if you don't regularly clean your oven, you might be quoted a higher price — simply because they're expecting the job to take longer than normal.
By using modern non-toxic and eco-friendly products, a professional cleaner will clean an oven to a standard that's above what can normally be achieved with over-the-counter products that homeowners can get their hands on.
Some oven cleaners will also remove trays and racks from your oven and put them into a specialised dip tank installed in their van. If they do this, the end result will be that your oven will look as good as new — and actioned within a fraction of the time it would have taken you to deal with.
Oven Cleaning Prices in the UK
By buying cleaning products in bulk, a professional oven cleaner can keep their costs to a minimum.
However, the price quoted for the end customer may vary depending on factors such as the size and model of your oven, the amount of cleaning required and location (for example tradesmen in London and the South East may charge more).
Below are some estimated costs of oven cleaning.
| Job Outline | Avg. Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Oven Cleaning | £40 | 1-3 hours |
| Double Oven Cleaning | £70 | 2-4 hours |
| Full Aga Clean | £100 | 2-4 hours |
| Halogen Glass Hob Clean | £10 | 1 hour |
Oven Cleaning Cost Breakdown Calculator
Individual costs to clean an oven fully (full aga cleaning): £100
Materials
£10
Tradesmen
£90
Waste Removal
£0
DIY Oven Cleaning vs Hiring a Professional
One of the main advantages of using a professional oven cleaner is that they can take out all the trays and racks and even the oven door, the latter being something most people wouldn't even consider or be confident enough to attempt.
While cleaning your oven by yourself may be rewarding, it takes time and dedication to do a successful job.
DIY Oven Cleaning
Pros
- ✔ Cost-effective - Less expensive than hiring a professional
- ✔ Convenience - Clean your oven as and when required
- ✔ Personal preference - You're in control of which products to use
Cons
- ✖ Time-consuming - Can take much longer than hiring a professional
- ✖ Manual effort - Requires a lot of elbow grease and physical labour
- ✖ Less efficient - Hard to remove stubborn stains or clean hard-to-reach areas
Hiring a Professional Oven Cleaner
Pros
- ✔ Time-saving - Fast, efficient, and no effort required by yourself
- ✔ Expertise - Better understanding of tools, techniques and products
- ✔ Great results - Deep clean will make your oven look as good as new
Cons
- ✖ Cost - More expensive than doing it yourself
- ✖ Inconvenience - Need to schedule an appointment
- ✖ Less control - You may not have a say in the products used
In conclusion, cleaning your oven is suitable for those happy to go for a DIY approach. However, if you're willing to pay extra and have your oven cleaned professionally, then you can expect to see end results that you could only have imagined!
Why Hire a Professional Oven Cleaner?
Hiring a professional oven cleaner will provide you with a really thorough clean while saving you a lot of time and elbow grease. It is practically impossible to do a really good oven cleaning job without taking the whole oven apart, but most people have no idea how to remove the oven door and even if they do they probably will not be able to fit it into the sink to clean it.
Meanwhile, professional cleaners have the skills and knowledge to easily remove your oven door and other components without causing any damage and giving them a really deep clean.
Cleaning your oven properly is not a quick job and will generally take you hours, which today most people don't really have with their hectic lives, and cleaning is usually low on their list of priorities when they do have some free time.
Although taking on a professional oven cleaner will, of course, cost you some money, you could actually save money in the long run, as a clean oven will heat up quicker and the heat will be more evenly distributed which will reduce energy costs as the oven will be more efficient.
Plus, if you have a glass oven door that you can now see clearly through, this means you don't have to open the oven door to check on food and let all the heat escape. A build-up of grease and fat inside an oven can also increase the risk of a fire, not to mention the bacteria hiding in the baked on grease, which is not the best environment for cooking your food. Regular deep cleaning prevents the build-up of grease reducing the risk of fire and preventing bacteria.
Mopping up any spills as they happen is really important, as this will greatly increase the length of time before you have to get your oven professionally cleaned. Once you get to the stage where you do need it professionally cleaned, you should have it done on a regular basis.
How to Clean an Oven Yourself
If you have the time and elbow grease to give your oven a thorough clean yourself, you will need:
- Soap and water
- Oven cleaner
- A scourer and sponge
- Rubber gloves
- Protective goggles
- An old toothbrush
- Bicarbonate of soda
- Plastic bags
Make sure that the oven is off and completely cold before starting and protect any visible heating elements or cover the gas burner jets. You should probably change into old clothes now and put on rubber gloves and goggles, then remove the shelves and soak them in warm, soapy water to help to break down any burnt-on deposits (leave to soak overnight if possible).
If soapy water does not do the trick, try putting the shelves in resealable plastic bags after spraying with oven cleaner then seal them up while the cleaner works its magic (hopefully). But before using any cleaning product make sure you read the instructions carefully and take all recommended safety precautions.
While the shelves are soaking, spray or sponge the oven cleaner into the corners of the oven and leave for a while to soften any stubborn burnt-on food. Then use a scourer to clean the oven racks on both sides and rinse with warm water. Once the burnt-on food in the oven starts to loosen, use a damp sponge to wipe the inside of the oven until it is clean.
If any burnt-on food remains, try sprinkling bicarbonate of soda on it then leaving it overnight to soften, then try wiping the stubborn stains away the following day. Use an old toothbrush and oven cleaner for hard-to-reach areas and scrub them vigorously. Next, clean the hob using a cloth and oven cleaner and use a scourer to remove stuck-on food from the glass door (but don't use caustic-based oven cleaner on glass).
