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Odor | Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how. |
Oil spill | Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean. |
Organic chemical, compound | Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure. |
Oriental rug | This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help. |
Oven, continuous-cleaning | Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean. |
Oven, convection | Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand. |
Oven, conventional | Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award. |
Oven, self-cleaning | The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures. |
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