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@shinybicycle - I use either Finish-Line Dry lube - its kind of like a white thick cream that works pretty well, or Rock n Roll Gold - this is meant to clean your chain as you ride - you just apply it and wipe down your chain as it "expels" dirt. Unless you are on top of it though, it will get dirty.
The Wet lubes seem to attract dirt and get a bit filthy (and be more prone to leaving black marks on clothes etc), which is why I tend to use the "dry" lubes - you need to apply slightly more often when wet.
As Rodabod says, lube chain, spin chain through to help lube soak in, wipe it down. Wipe down occasionally after that (more often in rain) and re-lube sporadically. No need to oil chainset.