cleaning bike and chain

[bigdom86]

sorry for noobish questions but when cleaning a bike would an old rag and some washing up liquid suffice and then wash off with cold water? that is what i do with my car, obviously wont use the jetwash on the bike

also for the chain is this any good?

https://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/motorcycling/motorcycle-cleaning-products/muc-off-motorcycle-chain-cleaner--400ml

then was going to use muc-off chain lube after

thanks

[Taught2BCauti...]

I mostly use a damp micro-fibre cloth because the paintwork is treated with nano-wax polish, and not much sticks to it.

I usually use paraffin and an old paint brush to clean the chain, followed by a good lube with chain grease (less flick-off onto wheel rim) when dry.

Don't forget to clean around the front sprocket area and chain slider - lots of muck can collect there.
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[Dcwhite1984]

I'm a bit OCD when it comes to cleaning so my cleaning kit consists of:

Halfords micro fibre wash mitt, has 2 sides one for general cleaning and another for the really stuck on stuff.

Halfords drying towel - helps get rid of the little marks when the bike dries naturally.

Autoglym bodywork shampoo and conditioner - excellent stuff and leaves a coating on the bike to help assist with future cleaning.

Auto glym high resin polish, leaves it looking extra sparkly - i have 2 micorfibre cloths one for applying and one for buffing off.

For the chain i use paraffin with an old toothbrush and cloth and then lube up with a decent chain lube.

I wouldn't use fairy liquid personally, however a cheaper alternative to autoglym was tescos own car wash and wax, cheap and did a good job.
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[thx1138]

I have muc off chain cleaner, I also have paraffin

I prefer paraffin, muc off I tend to take with me if I'm away for a few days, cos I can't be bothered decanting some parrafin