How Do You Clean A Soldering Iron?
Soldering irons require regular cleaning to work properly. After every use, small amounts of solder and other debris can adhere to the tip. This can prevent heat from reaching the solder. However, you can clean a soldering iron using a sponge, sand paper or a soldering iron tip cleaner. This process takes only a few minutes and costs less than ten dollars. Plug the soldering iron into an electrical outlet, and allow it to heat up. This can take from one to five minutes, depending on the quality of your soldering iron. Push the tip into the soldering tip cleaner and wait about one minute. Large quantities of smoke are produced, so be sure the area is well ventilated. Dampen a sponge before using the soldering iron. After each application of solder, dip the tip into the damp sponge. This will keep the tip clean after every use. Use an extra fine grade sand paper between 220 and 320 grit. Gently rub the tip of the soldering iron until clean. This method should only be used when a cleaning
