I like to fill things up w/alcohol for 5 minutes or so, then use hot water & detergent, The alcohol seems to loosen fouling pretty well, and can be reused. For the dry-cycle, new alcohol, But I like fp-10 or breakfree afterwards. For lube, I mix 1lb paraffin, 1 lb vasoline, 2oz beeswax, and 2oz STP, then dip the patches and stack in a snuff can. Handy and traditional (at least my tradition) Use the same for cyl lube seal on revolvers, or mustache wax in a pinch.