Summary
A woman shared an incident on Reddit where she used a heavy-duty cleaner on her new oven, which appears to have damaged its finish. Commenters advised that she likely stripped the enamel and stressed the importance of reading cleaning instructions. Tips for proper oven cleaning were suggested to avoid similar issues.
Key Facts
- A woman used Easy Off Heavy Duty Cleaner on her new oven.
- The cleaner left a cloudy residue, appearing to strip the oven's enamel finish.
- Reddit users informed her that the oven might be permanently damaged.
- They suggested the importance of reading the user manual for proper cleaning instructions.
- Commenters shared tips on using steam cleaning with distilled water for ovens.
- It was noted that using soap and water is often recommended for cleaning these types of ovens.
- Proper cleaning involves wiping the oven when it is warm and avoiding chemicals that can strip coatings.
