Here's how I use White Lightning: First I get as much gunk as I can off with paper towels. I buy bags of sponges at the Dollar store - usually get 6-8 (about 3"x5" and 1/2" thick) for $1. After wetting the sponge and drying it, I spray WL onto one side and wrap it around the chain and backpedal, turn 90 degrees and repeat. Then I spray the other side of the sponge and repeat. Then dry with paper towels and the chain is ready to go.