Removing chains to clean them is silly.
Use a chain scrubber machine with citrus solvent, let dry, lube with something like Progold, wipe clean, ride. They will last a long time.
The only reason to remove a chain is to replace it. They last quite a while. Replace when worn. Hey, a chain is 20 bucks.
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