How to Clean Your Solar Oven?

Answer 1

If your solar oven is not cooking up to par, dirt and dust is probably to blame. The reflectors of solar ovens operate best when they are perfectly clean. Unfortunately, the reflectors on solar ovens scratch very easily and extreme caution must be taken to avoid reducing the power of the oven by covering it with scratches. This guide outlines how best to clean your outdoor solar oven without damaging it.

Step 1. The first step is to set up the oven in the shade. This is because looking at the reflectors in full sun can be harmful to your eyes, even if you are wearing sunglasses.

Step 2. Gently buff the worst dust and dirt off the reflectors. Microfiber towels work best, but you can use any soft cloth. Once finished, shake the cloth out away from the oven.

Step 3. Using green window cleaner to be environmentally friendly, wipe down the reflectors using the same cloth. It may be necessary to repeatedly spray and lightly buff the reflectors if the oven is very dirty. Treat the reflectors with care and do not scrub them. Always use a light touch to avoid scratching the oven.

Step 4. Repeat this process until all reflectors shine like mirrors. If the solar oven has any glass attachments like a cover, clean it the same way you did the reflectors.

Step 5. Clean the interior with a strong kitchen cleaner, but do not forget to wipe it down thoroughly to avoid baking the residue into the next meal. You would not clean a microwave oven without rinsing the inside to clear residue; the same goes with a solar oven.

Solar cookers are promoted by humanitarian organizations because of their eco-friendliness. They do not use gas or electricity, just the power of the sun. By keeping your solar oven in tip-top shape and using it frequently instead of traditional ovens, you are helping the planet.