How to Clean a Wood-Fired Oven & Essential Pizza Tools for Your Business

A wood-fired oven is a game-changer for any pizzeria or restaurant, delivering authentic, crispy, and flavorful pizzas. However, proper maintenance is key to ensuring optimal performance, longevity, and food safety. In this guide, we’ll cover how to clean a wood-fired oven, the essential pizza tools you need, and how Hospitality Connect Kitchenware can help equip your business.

How to Clean a Wood-Fired Oven

Regular cleaning prevents buildup, maintains efficiency, and ensures your oven stays in top condition. Follow these steps:

1. Remove Ash and Debris

• After the oven cools (ideally the next morning), use a long-handled ash rake to collect leftover ash and embers.
• Scoop the ashes with an ash shovel and dispose of them safely.

2. Brush the Oven Floor

• Use a wire-bristle brush or pizza oven brush to sweep away any remaining soot and food debris.
• Avoid using water directly on a hot oven, as sudden temperature changes can cause cracks.

3. Clean the Interior Dome

• Burn a high-temperature fire periodically to burn off excess grease and soot.
• For deeper cleaning, use a damp cloth attached to a brush to wipe away stubborn soot once the oven has cooled.

4. Check the Flue and Ventilation

• Ensure the flue is clear of soot and debris to maintain proper airflow.
• If buildup occurs, use a chimney brush to scrub the interior.

5. Wipe Down the Exterior

• Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the oven, especially if it’s made of stainless steel or brick.
• For stone ovens, a soft brush helps remove dust without damaging the surface.

Essential Pizza Tools for a Wood-Fired Oven

To operate your wood-fired oven efficiently, these tools are a must-have:

🔥 Pizza Peels

• Wooden Peel – Ideal for launching pizzas into the oven.
• Metal Peel – Great for rotating and retrieving pizzas.

🔥 Turning Peel

• A smaller, round peel for rotating pizzas during cooking to ensure even baking.

🔥 Oven Brush & Rake

• A brass-bristle brush helps clean the oven floor.
• An ash rake moves burning wood and coals for heat control.

🔥 Infrared Thermometer

• Measures oven temperature to ensure optimal cooking conditions.

🔥 Dough Dockers & Cutters

• Prevent dough bubbles and ensure even baking.

🔥 Heat-Resistant Gloves

• Protects hands when working close to high heat.

How Hospitality Connect Kitchenware Can Help

At Hospitality Connect Kitchenware, we offer a wide range of high-quality tools and equipment to help your business thrive. Whether you need commercial-grade wood-fired ovens, pizza peels, oven brushes, or flue accessories, we’ve got you covered.

✅ Premium quality kitchenware built for durability.
✅ Expert recommendations to help you choose the right tools.
✅ Fast and reliable delivery to keep your kitchen running smoothly.

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