A regular wash does more than polish up your bike. It helps you find wear and tear so you can fix it before it’s too late. You should clean your road bike monthly (or every 20 to 25 rides), a mountain or gravel bike more often, and any bike after every messy ride. You’ll need these everyday, household items to clean your bike: 1. Clean rags or old cotton T-shirts 2. Bottle brushes 3. Scrub brushes 4. Bucket 5. Soft, square-head brush for wheels 6. Garden hose with trigger-style spray head 7. Degreaser 8.