I stick to using water dampened rag and elbow grease as much as possible. I haven't used degreaser on my personal bikes in years -- regular, basic maintenance keeps parts clean enough until the need replacement.
All those chemicals that you list are a waste of money and a pointless introduction of unhealthy chemicals into your body (through inhalation and skin absorbtion) and the environment (starting with the home that you live in with your family).
Note: I'm not saying that fastidious bike maintainers are are a big source of pollution in the grand scheme.
All those chemicals that you list are a waste of money and a pointless introduction of unhealthy chemicals into your body (through inhalation and skin absorbtion) and the environment (starting with the home that you live in with your family).
Note: I'm not saying that fastidious bike maintainers are are a big source of pollution in the grand scheme.