I use WD-40 to de-gunk my chain, then I try to wipe as much of it off as I can, then I use Tri-Flow lubre and wipe that off too. My chain never seems to be squeaky clean, but it's held up for almost 3,000 miles now so the WD-40 must not be too bad. I must admit though...the real reason I use it is because I love how it smells! What a horrible thing to admit.