AR-15 Gun Cleaner

AR-15 cleaning products built for what an AR-15 actually produces: carbon. Direct-impingement rifles vent gas straight into the action, so the bolt carrier group, chamber, and bore foul faster than almost any other platform. Everything in this collection earns its place in an AR range bag.

Bore Cleaning Foam dwells in the barrel and lifts carbon while you work on the bolt. Gun Cleaner and Degreaser strip fouling from the BCG and chamber. Gun Oil goes on light for pins and contact points, and Synthetic Grease holds on the rails and heavy-wear surfaces where oil burns off. Wipes handle range-day cleanups, and the Professional Go-To Kit packs the system into one case.

Want the kit, not just the chemicals? The AR-15 cleaning kit collection pairs these cleaners and lubricants with ready-made kits, led by the Range Bag set.

New to AR maintenance, or refining a routine? Start with the guides: how to clean an AR-15 step by step, where grease beats oil on an AR, choosing an AR-15 cleaning kit, and the five AR cleaning mistakes to avoid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you need to clean an AR-15?

A basic AR-15 cleaning setup covers four jobs: a bore cleaner for carbon in the barrel, a cleaner and degreaser for the bolt carrier group and chamber, oil for pins and contact points, and grease for the rails and heavy-wear surfaces. Wipes handle the quick range-day pass, and the Professional Go-To Kit packs the whole system into one case.

What removes carbon from an AR-15 bolt carrier group?

A degreaser or carbon-cutting gun cleaner does the heavy lifting on the BCG. Spray the bolt, carrier, and firing pin, let the cleaner work for a few minutes, then wipe the softened carbon off — scraping bare metal first just polishes baked-on fouling in place.

Should I use oil or grease on an AR-15?

Both, in different places. Oil goes on light for fast-moving parts, pins, and contact points; grease holds on the rails and heavy-wear surfaces where oil burns off or slings away. That split is why this collection carries Gun Oil and Synthetic Grease side by side.

How often should an AR-15 be cleaned?

Wipe down the bolt carrier group and chamber after every range session — direct impingement dumps carbon into the action every time you fire. A thorough AR-15 cleaning takes 30–45 minutes and is worth doing every few hundred rounds, or any time the rifle feels gritty or sluggish.