As with many kitchen appliances, when it comes to storing an oven, it is really important to do it properly. The more time and effort you put into your oven storage, the more likely that your oven will remain in a good condition, ready to be used again when you need it. Storage facilities in Sidcup will help you with your oven storage. 

Within this article we are going to discuss the ins and outs of oven storage and how storage facilities in Sidcup will help. 

Preparing The Oven For Storage

Proper preparation before placing your oven in storage can mean that it will be happy within storage for months, even years. Within this section we are going to discuss how to properly prepare an oven for storage in storage facilities in Sidcup. 

Clean Your Oven 

Like many items being placed into storage, you will first need to clean your oven, inside and outside. You can use a conventional oven cleaner or a cleaner of your choice, but you need to make sure that you wipe down the hob, the doors, the sides and then do the same inside. Inside, you will want to remove the shelves and grill and give them a good clean. 

Once everything is clean, you will want to allow it all to dry. You may want to keep your shelves and grill separate from the oven when it comes to moving and storage. If you decide to do this, you will want to wrap them up in packaging material such as bubble wrap. 

Disconnect The Oven 

If your oven is electric, it will be a simple case of unplugging your oven. However, if you have a gas oven, it’s best to enlist the help of a professional. They will turn off the gas valve and flip the circuit board switch in your home so they can safely disconnect hoses from your gas-operated stove or oven.

Secure The Oven Door

It is important that you secure the oven door, particularly if it has a glass window within the door. Securing it will protect the glass from breaking or the door from getting damaged. 

It is very easy to secure an oven door. You just need to tape it shut, using packing tape. It is very important that, before you do this, you make sure the inside of the oven is completely dry. Any moisture could lead to mould growing inside the oven. 

Moving The Oven 

The best way to move an oven is to use slip moving pads under each corner or foot. That way, the appliance will be protected, along with  the kitchen floor and your backs. You’ll need a crowbar to lift the oven in order to place the sliders front and back. 

Once the pads are in place, move the oven gently from side to side until it pulls away from the wall. Unplug the appliance from the wall socket, tape the plug cord to the back of the stove and use a moving dolly to transport it to the removals van.

You may wish to hire professionals to do this as this will make sure that it is done correctly. 

Storing The Oven In Storage Facilities In Sidcup

Storing the oven properly is very important. Within this section, we will take you through the steps of how to properly store an oven in storage facilities in Sidcup.

Open Up The Oven Door

Once your oven is safely situated in your storage place, remove the tape from the oven door and open it. This will allow a free flow of air to prevent the build-up of mould or mildew. If you can, prop the oven door open and leave it like this whilst it is in storage to keep the air flowing.

Add Baking Soda

Baking soda can stop odours from building up so it can be a good idea to place a bowl inside the oven whilst it is in storage to prevent any bad odours. 

Cover Up The Oven

Once this is all done, place the shelves and grill on top of the stove and cover the appliance with a blanket or dust sheet to protect it from dust building up or from any damage. 

Use A Reputable Storage Facility in Sidcup 

The most important part of your storage is that you pick a reputable storage facility in Sidcup. You will want to find a storage facility that can offer you secure storage, whilst cost-effective and flexible. 

Our storage facility in Sidcup has storage units that range from 10 square feet to 300 square feet and each is fitted with an intruder alarm and a fire and smoke detector. There is 24/7 CCTV around the entire Sidcup facility. Along with being very secure, each of our units comes with a flexible rental agreement so you are free to upgrade, downgrade or leave your unit at any time. If you want to leave your unit, before your rental period has expired, we will need the standard 14 days notice. 

How Storage Facilities In Sidcup Will Help With Your Oven Storage 

A storage facility in Sidcup will be the perfect place to store your oven. Professional storage facilities in Sidcup will provide you with a cost-effective storage unit that is clean, dry and secure. With our storage units, we also offer flexible rental agreements which allow you to always be in control of your storage. 

It is really important that you store your oven in a reputable storage facility and that you prepare it properly before storing. This will help to keep your oven in good working order, ready for when you need it again. 

We hope you have found our advice helpful. If you would like to know more about our storage facilities in Sidcup, please give us a call on: 020 8037 9000 or click here.