Inside Appliances Need Attention

Your oven has mysterious black crusts and spills that seem to be permanently fused to the bottom. The refrigerator shelves are sticky, and the drawers have crumbs and forgotten spills. And the microwave? It’s splattered with food that’s been there so long you can’t even remember what it was.

You’ve tried wiping, scrubbing, and even scraping, but those baked-on oven messes just laugh at your efforts. For the fridge, you might have wiped down a shelf or two, but getting into every corner, removing all the drawers, and dealing with the sticky residue feels like a monumental task. And the microwave, despite your best efforts, still smells faintly of last week’s lunch. It’s frustrating when your regular cleaning routine doesn’t touch these deep-seated appliance issues.

Baked-on oven carbon and grease require a powerful, heavy alkaline cleaner, often sodium hydroxide-based, with significant dwell time to break down the chemical bonds. For your refrigerator, food safety is paramount, so we use specialized, food-safe products that clean effectively without leaving harmful residues. This also involves removing shelves and drawers for a thorough cleaning, including the often-overlooked door gaskets. For the microwave, steam is the key: a bowl of water with lemon, microwaved for five minutes, loosens dried-on food, making it easy to wipe away.

Cleaning appliance interiors isn't just about wiping; it's about applying the right chemistry and technique for each specific appliance and type of soil. An oven needs hours of dwell time for the cleaner to work, often requiring racks to be removed and soaked separately. A refrigerator demands meticulous attention to detail with food-safe products and the careful removal and reinstallation of components. A microwave needs the steam method to avoid harsh scrubbing that could damage the interior. These are specialized tasks that go beyond a surface wipe.

Everyone who cleans for Broom works for Broom — hired, trained, and background-checked by us, not sourced from a gig app or contractor marketplace. That training includes this specific problem: the right product for this surface, the correct dwell time, and what causes damage when used incorrectly. The same cleaner returns every visit, building familiarity with how your home specifically accumulates this kind of buildup. When you mention it in the quote form, your cleaner arrives prepared — not discovering it once they're inside. ##

How we handle it

Your oven will be free of baked-on carbon and grease, looking significantly cleaner. Your refrigerator will be spotless, with clean shelves, drawers, and gaskets, ready for fresh food. Your microwave will be free of splatters and odors, looking and smelling fresh.

Which service type fits

Cleaning the interior of your oven, refrigerator, or microwave are add-on services. They are not included in a standard clean due to the specialized products, tools, and significant time required. You can request these services as needed, or schedule them periodically to maintain a pristine kitchen.

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