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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/its_asher on 2026-08-17 04:22:29+00:00.

Im at my wits end here, ive found the body, removed it, checked the wires and cleaned the area (making sure to keep wires and insulation dry) but the smell is still lingering. Google has told me the insulation has absorbed the smell and either itll go away in a few days or its a deadly health hazard and I need a new oven, but which is it?

Ive done a burn test where I heat up the oven to 200° with nothing in there for 20min and the smell didnt get any worse so to me that means its fine right? Ive chucked some lemons in water in there to steam and will give it a good clean once it cools down but man now im so worried im gonna get some kind of plague the next time a cook a roast 😅

Someone tell me what to do cause im lost right now.

Gross little extra. We couldnt find it yesterday so I assumed it was under the house then proceeded to make dinner. We had home made pizza last night. Cooked in the oven....