Oven fires can leave a strong odor behind in your oven. Sometimes an oven can be salvaged after such a fire, and in those cases it should be cleaned and disinfected before further use. Whether you have had to spray the inside of your oven with a fire extinguisher or sprinkle a substance such as baking soda, you may have a lingering odor that you'd like to remove. Try cleaning the oven yourself before calling a professional to get rid of the smell.
Things You'll Need
Rubber gloves
Steel wool
Oven cleaner
Sponge
Baking soda or salt
Vinegar
Step 1
Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands before attempting to clean the oven.
Step 2
Scrape the oven walls and remove as much burned-on debris as possible, then sweep any solid matter out of the bottom of the oven.
Step 3
Remove the oven racks and burner covers and soak them overnight in hot, soapy water. Scrub them with steel wool if necessary, then wipe them clean with a wet cloth.
Step 4
Spray oven cleaner over the oven interior and stove top and allow to penetrate, according to package directions.
Step 5
Scrub the oven interior and stove top with a non-abrasive sponge until all stains are removed.
Step 6
Mix vinegar and baking soda until it makes a thick paste. Cover the oven walls with the paste and allow it to sit for several hours. Wipe clean with a sponge or washcloth.
Step 7
Place a pan of vinegar in the oven and set the temperature to the lowest setting. Allow the vinegar to heat up and come to a boil, then turn the heat off.
Step 8
Run a cleaning cycle if your oven is equipped with a self cleaning option.