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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.