[AX12]

My chain has been dirty lately since i rode a lot, i know how to clean my chain, but after degreasing it and drying it, can i just use old towel to dry it, and can i use the same towel after i lube the chain and get the excess lube off? the towel is pretty dirty has a lot of old lube on it

 

[eb1888]

An old towel is OK. Better if its clean. Somewhat. Soak it in detergent and run it through the wash on the hottest setting. It'll be improved.

 

[Sinastsa]

Throw it out.

Just use old t shirts that are light in colour so you can see where the old grease is and just use the clean parts until its all dirty.

 

[noapathy]

I've been using the same old sock for about 3 weeks now and it's almost time for a new one. I never use degreaser.

Wipe. Lube. Wipe excess. Ride. Repeat.

 

[habibkhan]

Don't just do this because it will be hard to see where the grease is. I suggest you use a clean white T-shirt or you can choose trousers as well hahaha that is old. I am cleaning my chain this way.

 

[Cleared2land]

Lube and wipe down after each ride.
Wipe down to remove residual lube before next ride.
My chain stays clean and I never use or need degreaser.

 

[TraxFactory]

If you have compressed air available I would highly recommend that before re-lubing

 

[LanceWeaklegs]

An old towel is OK. Better if its clean. Somewhat. Soak it in detergent and run it through the wash on the hottest setting. It'll be improved.

Don’t throw item in the wash if you have a wife. You’ll risk contaminating the washer with traces of grease. use up the towel/rag then throw it away and start over. I but those microfiber towels at Costco.

 

[Colo Springs E]

If you have compressed air available I would highly recommend that before re-lubing

If doing that, be carefuf to not get greasy debris on the rotor.

 

[TraxFactory]

If doing that, be carefuf to not get greasy debris on the rotor.

For sure, throw piece of cardboard on the floor if your worried about it.

For a nasty gunked up chain Ive used WD (or solvent) in the past for cleaning, then blow out thoroughly with compressed air (using the carboard you can see the grime that comes out). Wipe and relube, work excellent.