I don't know if it was dh024 or someone else, but I owe you big thanks. That idea for the one gallon pump sprayer was brilliant. I went right out and bought one. It makes such a big difference! Today I cleaned up our bikes after our long trip this weekend. All I had to do was to spray some degreaser on, then wash it off with the sprayer. There couldn't have been more than 1/4 gallon of water on the driveway when I was done. The sprayer is so precise that I was able to wash off dirt around the bottom bracked without getting (much) water on the chain and front gears. What a totally amazing (and cheap!) solution. Thanks!!!