I use citrus cleaner in a jar (24 oz orange juice container with a wide top) and shake it real well. Next, I empty the degreaser and put in some warm/hot water with a little dish detergent added and shake it really well. Next I rinse it with warm/hot water, dry it with a clean shop rag or blot with a paper towel to get it somewhat dry. Then I place the chain in my oven at 250 deg F. After an hour or so, I turn the oven off and let the chain cool down. When it's cool enough to handle, I take it out and lube it with Chain-L. Hint: warm the bottle of Chain-L in hot water before using (as suggested on the label).