No one really talks about how important chain lube is when you first start riding, and no, this isn't another post touting the benefits of wax. It is a post to point out that almost every chain lube on the market starts with the same first step: "Apply to a clean, dry chain." If you want your lubricant to work as well as possible, you need to first strip the chain. There are many options to do so, but we feel very strongly that our Chain Stripper (a product designed specifically for this exact problem) is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get your chain ready for whatever lubricant you choose.
https://silca.cc/products/chain-stripper