Many firearms owners believe they know all there is to know about cleaning their guns, yet lack of maintenance is one of the biggest contributing factors to malfunction and failure. Why do you think that is, aside from laziness?

Many firearms owners believe they know all there is to know about cleaning their guns, yet lack of maintenance is one of the biggest contributing factors to malfunction and failure. Why do you think that is, aside from laziness? Cite an example of a time you or someone you know was taught a wrong technique or strategy for cleaning a firearm.