Clean gun

Clean gun

Clean Gun – Essential Tools & Products for Reliable Firearm Maintenance

What is the best thing to clean a gun?
The best way to clean a gun is with firearm-specific cleaning products — including bore solvents, cleaning sprays, brushes, patches, and rods — to remove carbon, powder residue, and fouling safely and effectively.

Can you use WD-40 to clean a gun?
No. WD-40 is a general-purpose solvent and water displacer — not a dedicated firearm cleaning product. It can leave residue that attracts fouling rather than remove it.

Can you use Dawn dish soap to clean guns?
Dish soap like Dawn is not recommended for firearm cleaning. It can strip protective lubricants and leave residues that attract dirt and corrosion.

Can you clean a gun without taking it apart?
You can clean some external surfaces without full disassembly, but thorough firearm maintenance — especially bore and action cleaning — typically requires partial takedown and proper tools.

Keeping your firearm clean is essential for safety, reliability, and performance. A properly clean gun functions smoothly, resists corrosion, and reduces wear over time.

At GNP Defend, our clean gun products are engineered to help you remove fouling, carbon, powder residue, and debris safely from critical firearm surfaces — from the bore to the action.

Why Cleaning Your Gun Matters

Every time you fire a weapon, carbon, powder residue, lead, copper, and environmental debris accumulate in the barrel, chamber, and action of your firearm. Over time, this buildup can affect accuracy, cause malfunctions, or accelerate wear on critical components.

A complete clean gun routine removes these residues, restores proper cycling, and prepares your firearm for lubrication and storage.

To understand how proper cleaning supports reliability in hunting environments, read our detailed guide:
👉 Clean Gun for Hunters: Keep Your Rifle Reliable Outdoors

Designed for Safe & Effective Cleaning

Household products and generic cleaners can damage finishes, leave residues, or fail to remove heavy fouling. GNP Defend clean gun products are formulated to:

  • ✔ Break down carbon, powder, and fouling
  • ✔ Be safe on steel, aluminum, polymer, and coated finishes
  • ✔ Evaporate cleanly with minimal residue
  • ✔ Prepare surfaces for lubrication and corrosion protection

These features make our cleaners ideal for pistols, rifles, shotguns, and precision firearms.

The Clean Gun Routine

A thorough clean gun routine typically includes:

  • Step 1: Use a gun cleaning spray or solvent to break down fouling
  • Step 2: Scrub the bore and action with brushes and tools
  • Step 3: Wipe clean with patches and cloths
  • Step 4: Protect with a quality lubricant or oil

For tools and accessories that make this easier, explore our Solvents & Cleaners Collection and Pistol Cleaning Kit Collection.

Clean Gun FAQs

What is the best thing to clean a gun?

The best way to clean a gun is with dedicated firearm cleaning products including bore solvents, cleaning sprays, brushes, patches, and cleaning rods.

Can you use WD-40 to clean a gun?

No. WD-40 is not a dedicated firearm cleaner and can leave behind residue that attracts fouling instead of removing it.

Can you use Dawn dish soap to clean guns?

No. Dish soap like Dawn can strip protective lubricants and leave residues that attract debris and corrosion. Firearm cleaners are recommended.

Can you clean a gun without taking it apart?

Some external surfaces can be cleaned without disassembly, but effective bore and action cleaning typically requires partial takedown and proper tools.

Browse Clean Gun Products Below

Summary: A clean gun is essential for safety, reliability, and optimal performance. Regular cleaning with firearm-specific products removes fouling and prepares your firearm for lubrication and protection.

Explore the full GNP Defend clean gun collection below and choose products engineered to help you clean safely and effectively.