Originally Posted by
cyccommute
... have more recently discovered
Dawn Powerwash spray which works even better. I even used it on clothing to completely remove chain grease from some clothes. It is wonderful stuff.
I use Dawn Powerwash Platinum spray to wash pots and pans, but have never used it on clothes or bike components. No damaged to the chain even if not rinsed off soon afterward? On dishes it just reacts with the grease to become oily water.