How to clean and lubricate a bicycle chain

Position the Bike

Start by propping your bicycle against a wall, outdoors or inside your garage or basement. If you have a bicycle work stand, that would be ideal. If not, position it so the bike feels stable and you can rotate the pedals backwards without hitting anything.

To prevent spills and splatters, place some flattened cardboard boxes under the bicycle and on the wall behind it, especially if you’re working inside in a finished area.