Muc-Off Bike Cleaning Bible

How to Clean your bike

Top of the list of things that we’re asked at events, interviews or just by passing cyclists, is “How do I clean my bike properly?”. It’s become our mission to show people that it doesn’t have to be hard or frustrating to clean your bike correctly, ensuring you get the most out of your pride and joy. In the next 3 easy steps we’re not just going to show you exactly how to Clean your bike but also how to Protect and Lube your bicycle as well! First up… Cleaning!

- Spray Drivetrain Cleaner onto chain and cogs.
- Deep Cleanse your chain using the X3 Chain Cleaner.
- Pre-wet bike.
- Completely coat the bike with Nano Tech Bike cleaner. Make sure bike is out of direct sunlight.
- Agitate extra grimy areas with brushes.
- Wait 3-5 minutes for Muc-Off to work its magic.
- Rinse the whole bike, being careful not to blast delicate areas e.g. Bearings.
- Clean your disc brakes and pads with Disc Brake cleaner and wipe away the excess.

How to Protect your bike

Protecting your bicycle is so important! It means that your pride and joy will not only look better but a bicycle in tip top condition will of course perform to the best of its potential. So help prevent rust, say hello to hydrophobic water resistant frame coatings and the smoothest suspension travel you’ve ever felt!

- Apply Bike Spray to your frame for a protective P.T.F.E finish. Avoid braking surfaces!
- Spray MO94 over your cassette & chain to drive out moisture. Avoid braking surfaces!
- Apply Silicon Shine to fork stanchions and rear shock for smooth suspension. Avoid braking surfaces!
- Wipe off excess residue.
- For a high gloss shine – apply Miracle Shine.
- For the ultimate long lasting protection treat with Uber Wax.
- Wait 10 minutes and buff off!
- Carbon components? Use Carbon Gripper to create some non slip friction! Use Bio Grease for your bearings, moving parts and cables.

How to Lube your bike

One of the most asked questions in the cleaning and maintenance industry is simply "Which Chain Lube do I use?”. With the above infographic – we have highlighted which weather conditions our products are created for!

- Team Sky Hydrodynamic Chain Lube: Our chain lube for professional racing in all conditions
- C3 Ceramic Wet Chain lube: Our chain lube for wet weather racing
- C3 Ceramic Dry Chain lube: Our chain lube for dry weather racing
- Dry Chain Lube: Our chain lube for dry weather conditions
- Wet Chain Lube: Our chain lube for wet weather conditions

To apply any of the Muc-Off chain lubricant’s, simply rotate pedals backwards and carefully apply chosen lube to each link.
Wait 15 minutes before riding! (For best results leave the lubricant on the chain overnight before riding).