I don't use it to clean either (water and dish soap). I love Ballistol as it will mix with water but allow it to evaporate leaving behind just the oil to lubricate and preserve my guns. And that it works well with wood (and many other things) is a plus to me.
I also was told, and tested, that it can be applied to a gun you won't have time to clean when you get home. The idea is that the fouling absorbs the oil leaving no room for moisture. I tested this on two revolvers leaving them in my hot and humid Texas garage for two days and found it indeed does work. A nice trick I think.
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