- | [* black] ***Brass sponge***: Small brass coils, similar to steel wool but more wiry. Also called "brass wool," "brass tip cleaner," or "brass cleaning ball." Most solderers prefer it because it's long-lasting, low maintenance, and doesn't drop tip temperature. |
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- | [* black] ***Cellulose sponge***: Usually come with most soldering workstations. Not as long-lasting as brass wool and must be kept damp (not soaking wet!) with distilled water while in use. |
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+ | [* black] ***Brass sponge***: Small brass coils that have a similar texture to steel wool but more wiry. Also called "brass wool," "brass tip cleaner," or "brass cleaning ball." Most solderers prefer it because it's long-lasting, low maintenance, and doesn't drop tip temperature. |
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+ | [* black] ***Cellulose sponge***: Usually come with most soldering workstations. Not as long-lasting as a brass sponge and must be kept damp (not soaking wet!) with distilled water while in use. |
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