Yeah, Rowan I clean my chain, floss the cassette and chainrings once a week. Takes 10 minutes and the chain stays on the bike. Is that too much for you? Clean, lightly lubed drivetrains just work better. That's why I do it.

I'm sure all the other methods work well, too. But the chain in the Pepsi bottle and chain machine setups are made for the guys who clean their chains twice a year, whether it needs it or not. bk