I take my chain off to clean, yes, I am picky. What I have noticed is the speed and tension sensors have magnetized my chain, making it harder to clean since the majority of the dirt is powdered chain, which being steel, is attracted to the chain and difficult to remove.
The chain can become strongly manetic to the point the free ends will stay together for 3-4 inches of arc.
I made a degausser with a coil of insulated wire and a lightbulb in series to limit current. This works well, making cleaning a one step process in my ultrasonic cleaner. Before degaussing, it took 4-6 washings until the cleaning fluid ran clear.
The chain can become strongly manetic to the point the free ends will stay together for 3-4 inches of arc.
I made a degausser with a coil of insulated wire and a lightbulb in series to limit current. This works well, making cleaning a one step process in my ultrasonic cleaner. Before degaussing, it took 4-6 washings until the cleaning fluid ran clear.