Chain cleaning tool

[Zen]

Don't let me stop you from throwing your money away however you wish. All I need is some Rock N' Roll lube, some old socks and tee shirts and maybe a few Q tips.

[Susan]

I have the Park tool thing and another nameless one. I don't notice any difference between those two.

I don't like to use them very much because the process tends to end in quite a mess of greasy liquid, but they get the chain really clean. MUCH cleaner than an old rag and chain lube or an old toothbrush ever would. Still, I prefer to use an old rag most of the time.

[PamNY]

I have the Park Tool chain cleaner and really like it. It's the only one I've used so I can't make a comparison.

[OakLeaf]

I don't like to use them very much because the process tends to end in quite a mess of greasy liquid

I strain the solvent through a shop-grade paper towel and reuse it. Granted I still lose a considerable amount of solvent into the environment but reusing it does minimize it.

[Susan]

Great idea, I will do this the next time. I bet a coffee filter would work well too.

[Reesha]

Best thing I've ever bought for cleaning my chain are those value packs of microfiber cleaning cloths you can get at auto stores or home depot. They pick up dirt and grease soooo much better than t-shirts. I also will use old tooth brushes and I do have a chain/cassette cleaning "wand" with scrubbies to loosen any really dried bits of grime.

[Becky]

I'm a member of the "rag and degreaser" club, since I have an endless supply of old t-shirts. I agree with Reesha about the microfiber cloths though- they work great!

Many years ago, I tried a chain cleaner. I found it to be messy and one more thing to clean after use. YMMV.