Cleaning

I use WD40 to clean the frame, wheels and mucky bits,
Cleans and protects and buffs up nicely.
Autosol on the aluminium and chrome.
Cold water wash and sponge for the tank, side panels and mudguards and a good wax polish after every wash on those painted parts
FS365 sprayed on all parts all winter. (Except brakes and tyres)

 

Check that out with the wax manufacturers Van.
I've never had Matt paint.
The good thing about waxing is that cold water easily washes it clean.
The thing I have found about bike cleaning is regular small cleans rather than leaving it for one big clean now and again. Like tending a garden really.

 

A handy thing to have is one of these , you can hang it behind your ear when not using it too