Hoppe's Elite Gun Cleaner cleans firearms to a level that is actually better than the firearm's original, pre-fired condition - which is far superior to what ordinary cleaners and even most advanced cleaners can do - and it does it up to 80% faster! Hoppe's Elite Gun Cleaner activates the surface of the gun metal, not just getting the surface cleaner, but also allowing oils and lubricants to penetrate at the molecular level for superior lubrication of moving parts.