Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Ben H. Lanmon" <bhleavi@y...> 
wrote:
> Just took a look at information from Weller.  They recommend that 
> you only use a synthetetic wet sponge to clean the tip.  They do 
not 
> recommend rags or cloths.  They recommend frequently cleaning the 
> tip and retinning right after cleaning.  They also recommend using 
> distilled water instead of tap water to avoid the mineral content 
> found in most tap water.
> 
> I have been know to use other things to clean the tip especially in 
> the field, but I have to say that the wet sponge is the best I have 
> seen.  A number of the guys at work use the brass pads that have 
> been out for a number of years now or atleast that I have seen them 
> but I have always wondered about tip wear with these.  Personal 
have 
> not used them due to that.  The wet sponge has been working for me 
> for 25+ yrs of professional soldering.  In Jr. High and High School 
> I used the sling method or whatever was handy to wipe it on.  The 
> sponge is cleaner and neater.  Yes in the field it is inconvenient 
> but is what I find to give the best results.

I thought SOP for field use was a coffee stained napkin from the 
donut shop ?