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| | [* black] As you're soldering, regularly wipe off the hot iron tip with a brass cleaning ball or a celluose sponge damp with deionized water. |
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| | [* black] ***Brass wool***: Like steel wool—but brass. Many solderers prefer it because it's abrasive and doesn't need to be damp. |
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| | [* icon_caution] Be sure to buy brass wool from a reputable source; cheap counterfeits are abundant and are often just steel wool covered in a thin layer of copper. |
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| | [* black] ***Celluose sponge***: Usually come with most soldering workstations. Not as long-lasting as a brass cleaning ball and must be kept damp (not wet!), ideally with deionized water. |
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