You ALWAYS "clear the weapon". That means you make certain that there is no ammunition in the firearm.
Unloaded
unloaded.
Unloaded
unloaded and depending on how thorough you are it might also be stripped down.
So any spilt fluid will not connect the terminals.
Gun cleaning kits can be purchased online at Amazon, Walmart, and Optics Planet. The price of gun cleaning kits ranges from thirty dollars to over 100 dollars.
Kerosene, Alcohol, pear oil (Amyl Acetate), and ammonia are the main ingredients which are best for gun cleaning purposes.
Dust and debris should be removed by vacuum cleaning rather than by sweeping or compressed air blowing that tends to redistribute contaminants rather than remove them.
Goes on the end of a cleaning rod and holds a patch.
NO! CLP, yes. CLR is a strong acid that is meant for cleaning toilets and sinks. It will corrode a gun.
Dishwasher