FrogLube was designed to help you reduce your maintenance time and cleaning intervals to insure the full, long lasting performance of your weapon. You should use standard weapons cleaning tools such as nylon brushes, bore patches and brushes, Qtips, bore snakes and cloths2. Since FrogLube is 100% biodegradable, you can select a premium grade cloth which you may launder with normal clothes washing instructions in a washer and dryer. FrogLube recommends use of microfiber cloths. They work best and after laundering, may be re-used. When used in accordance with these instructions, FrogLube delivers a slick and slippery finish that shoots dry, wicks to the surface when warmed and dissolves carbon on contact. Preparation: Your new weapon is likely factory‐treated with a lubricant or protectant of a petrochemical substance or you may have used a petrochemical or other substances on your weapon. First application; for best performance, it is preferred to remove any petrochemicals from your weapon using rubbing alcohol or equivalent prior to applying FrogLube. If pre-cleaning is not practical or desired, FrogLube will penetrate and eventually dissolve corrosive petrochemical present on the weapon. Clean ALL surfaces with FrogLube™ - it works as both a cleaner and degreaser that does not leave a residue.