How Do You Clean A Soldering Iron Tip?
A soldering iron may be one of the simpler pieces of electronic repair equipment you will use, but it needs regular maintenance in order to operate properly. If you do not keep your soldering tip cleaned and properly maintained, then it will not be able to heat up the solder enough to get the job done. If you have black oxidation on your solder tip, and you notice that no matter how hot the tip gets it does not melt the solder, then you need to clean your soldering iron tip. Plug in your soldering iron to allow it to heat up. According to Kingbass.com, you should let your soldering iron sit for up to five minutes to heat completely. Put on your leather gloves as a precaution against getting burned while cleaning your iron. Use a damp sponge to wipe away the black oxidation from the tip of the soldering iron until the tip is silver and shines in the light. Unroll a portion of solder, then roll the hot tip of the iron from the end of the solder until it does one complete turn on the sold
