Originally Posted by DrRobert

I've been using one of those cleaning tools you attach to the chain and spin.

I am all over the place with solutions. I have used orange citrus degreaser, Simple Green, Dawn detergent and mineral spirits. I think I get best results with the degreaser and Dawn.

I like mineral spirits the least because it seems to leave a grimy coating which just keeps reappearing.

A solvent has advantage that you don't rinse with water, which means you don't have to blow it out or wait till dry before oiling.

I recently came across someone who uses a combo of diesel and gas looked like it worked really well, but I don't want the disposal issues.

My nephew advocates removing chain and shaking in a 1 liter bottle of very hot, soapy water. He's a mountain biker.

Opinions on the above comments + What do you use and how do you do it?

Thanks!