How to Become a Superior Pizza Oven Cleaning Master
A Short Guide
Making pizza at home is a fun and delicious way to share food and good times with friends and family. Pizza is versatile enough to please nearly every taste and preference.
Hence, for those pie-lovers who purchased an outdoor pizza oven, they can count on years of enjoyment from their investment, provided they take some care with regular maintenance and cleaning.
Oven Cleaning is a crucial part of the pizza oven process and one that should be given high priority.
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Cleaning Process
Your exact Pizza Oven cleaning regimen will depend on a few factors:
- How frequently your oven is used
- Oven model type
- Type of fuel your particular model burns
On the other hand, aside from routine and ongoing maintenance, there will be the occasional spill or burn inside your product. These should be cleaned immediately, provided you have the tools to protect you from the hot oven. Mainly, if they harden they become more difficult to clean.
Important note before you clean: No matter what type of baking product you have, never clean it while it is still hot. Allow it to cool completely before beginning any pizza oven cleaning.
Tools for cleaning
You may need a rake or shovel. If your particular baking model is wood-fired and has an ash pit, you may need a rake or shovel to remove the ash debris.
How to clean your oven
Blow debris and ash out of the oven cooking area. Then, wipe the cooking surface with a cloth dampened in hot water. Cast iron chimineas should be covered to protect them from water. Namely, they will also benefit from periodic cleaning and treatment to prevent rust.
Additionally, rust can usually be scrubbed off with a metal brush or steel wool. But severe rust may require a commercial rust remover. It may also be necessary to periodically repaint a cast iron chiminea with a rust-resistant paint. However, this depends on the severity of the issue.
Summary
Ovens are easy to keep, clean and don’t require a lot of work or maintenance. With just a few easy steps in your oven cleaning, they can be a part of your outdoor dining experience.
Protect your investment, ensure safety, in addition to your knowledge of stones, and enjoy the good taste and quality of your pies by looking after your oven: