Elton John’s Unexpected Oven Makeover Becomes the Design-Led Reminder We Didn’t Know We Needed for a Cleaner, Chicer Kitchen

Let's be honest: no one enjoys cleaning the oven. In fact, if we had to guess, it is probably one of the most procrastinated household chores. It certainly was for Elton John, who recently shared his cleaning journey with the world on his Instagram page.

'A couple of weeks ago, I did some videos in this kitchen about how crazy Step into Christmas was driving me,' he states in a video. 'It got an incredible response, which I was quite startled about. But a lot of responses were kind of negative about how dirty my oven was. My oven door, my oven window...'

It's proof that a dirty oven is noticeable, and as such, Elton acted swiftly and posted a video of himself scrubbing his oven door, gloves on and spray in hand. If you want to know how to clean an oven in the same way, you're in luck, as his recent post has encouraged experts to speak out.

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According to cleaning experts, ovens should be cleaned frequently to avoid noticeable dirt and grime build-up.

'You should be cleaning it every month to stay on top of things, and carrying out a deep clean every three months,' says London-based professional cleaner and tasker Chersty Bitsindou.

'Around this time of year, I get lots of last-minute bookings from people hosting family or friends and wanting their oven to look and smell fresh again. Once the grease and burnt-on grime build up, it’s tough to tackle without the right tools.'

Speaking of which: the Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner is a classic pick for a spray that works on ovens in addition to barbecue grills and stainless steel surfaces, while The Pink Stuff is truly multi-purpose (and smells amazing). You also can't go wrong with a Scrub Daddy Sponge, which is as cost-efficient as it is effective.