The market
There are three kinds of oven cleaner
National franchise brands
Recognisable name, hidden costs
Franchise operators pay upfront fees and ongoing royalties to trade under a national brand. That overhead sits in your quote whether you know it or not. Coverage is broad, standards vary by operator, and booking often means a phone call rather than an online form.
Budget independents
Low headline price, variable results
Some independents advertise very low prices but lack the specialist equipment - particularly a heated dip tank - needed for a thorough clean. No guarantee, no health report, and the results can be inconsistent. Cheap up front can mean a disappointing clean.
MINT
Local, independent, properly equipped
No franchise fees, no middleman, no fluff. MINT is an independent business based in Bedford with fixed prices, a heated dip tank on every van, eco-friendly food-safe products, and a satisfaction guarantee. You book online in under 2 minutes and you know the price before you confirm.
Side by side
MINT vs. the rest
| What matters | MINT | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed prices shown before you book | Always | Often quote-on-request |
| No franchise markup in the price | Yes - fully independent | Varies (franchise fees apply) |
| Online booking in under 2 minutes | Yes | Varies - many require a call |
| Heated dip-tank method | Yes - on every clean | Varies by company |
| Eco-friendly, caustic-free products | Yes - food-safe throughout | Varies |
| Free oven health report | Included as standard | Not standard |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Yes - we don't leave until you're happy | Varies |
| DBS-checked technicians | Yes | Varies |
| Domestic Cleaning Alliance member | Yes - DCA accredited | Varies |
MINT
Always
Others
Often quote-on-request
MINT
Yes - fully independent
Others
Varies (franchise fees apply)
MINT
Yes
Others
Varies - many require a call
MINT
Yes - on every clean
Others
Varies by company
MINT
Yes - food-safe throughout
Others
Varies
MINT
Included as standard
Others
Not standard
MINT
Yes - we don't leave until you're happy
Others
Varies
MINT
Yes
Others
Varies
MINT
Yes - DCA accredited
Others
Varies
Accreditation
Proud member of the Domestic Cleaning Alliance
The Domestic Cleaning Alliance is the UK trade body for professional cleaning companies. Membership is not automatic: members are vetted, must carry adequate insurance, and commit to professional standards. It means an independent body has assessed MINT and confirmed we meet the bar.
The method
Why a dip tank changes everything
Every MINT van carries a heated dip tank filled with eco-friendly, food-safe solution. Oven racks, trays, door glass, and side shelves all go in to soak while we clean the cavity by hand. The heat does the hard work on baked-on carbon that spray products alone can't shift. The result is a clean that looks different - and lasts longer.
Before
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BeforeAfterNot every company carries a dip tank, and not every budget cleaner has one at all. It's the single biggest difference between a deep clean and a surface wipe-down.
What customers say
5.0 from 100+ Google reviews
Common questions
Questions we hear a lot
Stop comparing. Get it booked.
Fixed price. Online in under 2 minutes. No call needed.