Best practice for cleaning/oiling a watch bracelet ?

[Ham 'n' Pickle]

Maybe a newbie sort of question but what sort of process would best care for cleaning / oiling a watch bracelet ?

For a SS bracelet how about :

1. clean in warm soapy water

2. dry with paper towels

3. dry in an warm place (airing cupboard)

4. a slight spray with something like WD-40 (a water displacement oil here in the UK)

5. work the links well and paper towel off any excess oil

Is the 'clean in water' step needed ?

Would use of a light lubricating oil be better (with or without cleaning) ?

Immerse the entire bracelet in oil then wipe off or just dab on oil to the links ?

Thoughts ?

Ham 'n' Pickle.