How To Clean A Soldering Iron Tip

The best solder for oxidation prevention is one with a high amount of flux core.

How to clean a soldering iron tip. If the iron tip is heavily oxidized then you should clean it with a different technique. The flux in tip cleaner removes the oxidation and build up from the soldering iron tip and then the solder re-tins the tip ready for use. Then dip into the tin of tinner cleaner with a slight twisting action.

Once clean and shiny perform tinning and now your tool is ready to use. Use the Hakko FS100 Tip Polish as a supplement to regular cleaning Use clean damp sponges for regular cleaning Use a nonabrasive tip cleaner as an alternative to a damp sponge Hakko 599B Tip Cleaner Flood the tip with solder after cleaning to cover the entire working surface of the tip. Use stainless steel wool flux and thick clothe to clean the tip.

Wipe the iron on a damp sponge to remove the excess. This step will coat the iron in a mixture of flux and solder. Then dip the tip in the cleaner and do a slight twist action.

Push the soldering iron tip into the chemical cleaner until the entire rusted area is submerged. Heat your soldering iron up to the low end of a typical work range generally between 280 and 320C. Wire wool has the advantage of not cooling down the soldering iron.

Use fluxes Spongeless and metal wool to remove small amounts of contaminants from your soldering iron tips during soldering circuit board or any other components. This step will coat the iron in a mixture of flux and solder. You will find that both a damp sponge and a wire cleaner will be effective for cleaning.

Soldering iron only works if there is a temperature difference. Now remove the tip and clean it with a moist sponge to remove the cleaner. A solder pot may also be used to tin or re-tin your soldering iron tip.