Fumes From Oven Cleaner?

Marjorie
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October 22, 20080 found this helpful

I think you answered your own question. Take a damp rag and wipe out the inside of your oven which will help remove any remaining oven cleaner.

Oven Cleaner is TOXIC.

Here's a better way: Dust the insides of the oven with baking soda. Spritz heartily with water and vinegar, and leave it overnight. Scrub in the morning. It may take longer than oven cleaner, but it will save your lungs and the environment!

Louise B.
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October 23, 20080 found this helpful

Of course oven cleaner is toxic. If you want it to work, it has to be. But it is a base, like soda or ammonia. Perhaps you should wipe out the oven with vinegar.

Sandi/Poor But Proud
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October 23, 20080 found this helpful

And yes, you can get oven cleaner that has no fumes. It's a lemon base and you can get it at just about any store.

Lelia Jo Cordell
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October 24, 20080 found this helpful

Sorry to tell you this, but yes. The oven cleaner residue is probably what's making your throat burn. But take heart - the residue will totally burn away after a few uses of your oven, and no more burning throat.