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Why Does My Oven Smoke? Is It Broken Or Does It Just Need A Clean? Do you often ask yourself…

Our colleague in the Bath area has issued a warning to householders about the importance of maintaining seals on domestic ovens.
Damaged or ineffective oven seals can lead to a number of health and safety problems including adhesive flammability and, if seals are ‘patched up’ with adhesives containing superglue (cyanoacrylate), harmful cyanide poisons can be generated in gaseous form.
Ineffective oven seals can also lead to excessive heat loss from ovens, which can cause insulation and energy efficiency issues. In addition, if the seal is broken or stretched it could also burn the cupboards next to the oven.

The Dangers Of A Dirty Oven Now we all know that cleaning a dirty oven is perhaps the worst out…

Whilst cooking indoors might not be quite as attractive as barbecuing your food out in the sun, it’s often a necessity due to weather constraints. It’s also great to have that extra grill available if you’ve got no space left on the BBQ. The oven essentially acts as an indoor gas grill.

In 2025, Real Bread Week will be celebrated from February 16th to March 25th. During this week, bread lovers and…

Despite its sturdier build and overall solidity, an AGA needs just as much attention and care as a conventional electric or gas oven.

Contrary to common belief, AGA ovens are not self cleaning. Many people believe that because they’re on all the time, the heat from inside the oven carbonises any spillages.

With the summer drawing to a close, the warm temperatures (well, relatively warm temperatures) will start to dwindle. For some it’s time to switch the heating back on, for others it’s time to switch their AGA Oven back on.

How Often Should You Clean Your Oven? Ovens inevitably accumulate grease, spilt foods and food particles. However, the amount of…

Oven cleaners can be divided into two main groups, those that work and those that don’t!