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How do you clean a chain that has chunky grease/dirt buildup? (pawb.social)

submitted 1 month ago by Wahots@pawb.social to c/bikewrench@lemmy.world

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Ideally without hazardous chemicals.

Does dish soap and hot water work?

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[–] cubism_pitta@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I am bumping this old thread... Dish soap would likely work

I have been using Dawn Power Wash

I spray it on pretty heavy and then rub it in with a rag.

After that I wash the chain off with water... and rub it with a rag more

Finally its just a matter of blow drying or letting the chain dry and then re greasing

This is a method I have been using for the past month or so and I have found it strips the chain pretty well without much effort