I've always cleaned using hoppes#9 and regular oil.
Recently been thinking of switching over to newer products.
Is CLP (mfg by breakfree) as good as they would have you believe? I mean, clean, lube & protect all in one step?? I must have died and gone to heaven!
So, what say you? Also, I found it in a spray can.. does it also come in a drip bottle?
Depending on what you are using it for, I found that it works okay to remove carbon/powder fouling and parkerized finishes absorb it. Do not expect it to do much on lead or copper fouling. Little or no odor unlike Hoppes. It is also a decent lubricant and if used regularly can protect against rust.
The Break Free CLP Collector version has teflon in it which supposedly is left behind when the oil evaporates over time which makes it a little more costly. Have not noticed any gummy buildup which is also important if you leave firearms alone for a while.
Have no idea about the toxicity but it is probably no more toxic than Hoppes 9. Use the tube if you get the spray can and naturally it is a bit more expensive per unit for the convenience.
To do the all in one gig, CLP is not the best in any particular category but it is good enough for most usages. If you check the THR archives by searching for gun oil or cleaning, you will find a lot of comments as everyone has their favorites. Some like the commercial ATF/Motor Oil/grease route, WD 40, 3-1, and the like have its fans, some like the newest (and oldest) non-toxic gun cleaners/lubricants that use either mineral oil (Ballistol) or some kind of vegetable oils (whole bunch similar to Froglube). Some stick by the old stds. such as Hoppes, Butch's Bore Shine, and others like the new expensive hi tech stuff Hoppes Elite and its clone, and Militec, etc.
It is my secret shame that I have tried and used most (except for WD 40 and the like) of these items looking for Mr. Right CLP/gun lube. The truth is that most of them work pretty well (apart from full mag dumps or hunting in very cold temperatures). None of the all in ones are great at removing copper or lead fouling. That being said, I am currently using the SLIP 2000 products on trial for some old bolt actions (after thoroughly cleaning and degreasing them) and have been pretty impressed. I also give kudos to Kroil if you need a really fine penetrating oil or to help cut through old crud/rust spots.