Soldering Cleaning Sponge for Soldering Irons (7×5.5cm)

Product Overview

The Soldering Cleaning Sponge is a simple but essential bench tool for keeping your soldering iron tip clean, tinned, and performing at its best. Made from high-quality cellulose, it effectively removes flux residue, oxidation, and excess solder from the tip between joints — extending tip life and ensuring clean, consistent solder flow every time.

Supplied dry and compressed at just 1 mm thick, it expands to a full 10 mm when dampened with water, giving you a firm, durable cleaning surface that lasts through hundreds of sessions.

Key Features

• Removes Flux & Residue Instantly: A quick wipe clears oxidation, burnt flux, and excess solder from the tip without interrupting your work.
• Extends Tip Life: Regular cleaning with a damp sponge prevents oxide build-up that degrades tinning and shortens tip lifespan.
• Expands When Wet: Ships compressed at 1 mm thickness — simply add water and it swells to a full 10 mm, firm and ready to use.
• Durable & Reusable: Withstands repeated high-temperature tip contact and multiple wash cycles without tearing or degrading.
• Universal Fit: Standard 70 × 55 mm size fits most soldering iron stands, helping holders, and work stand trays.

How to Use

• Dampen the sponge thoroughly with clean water before use — never use it dry as this can thermally shock and damage the iron tip.
• Wipe the hot iron tip across the wet sponge with a single smooth stroke to remove residue.
• Re-tin the tip immediately after wiping to protect it from oxidation.
• Rinse and wring out after each session. Store dry.

Applications

• PCB assembly and rework
• Electronics prototyping and repair
• SMD soldering and through-hole work
• General bench soldering across all skill levels

Package Includes

• 1 × Soldering Cleaning Sponge — Square (70 mm × 55 mm, expands to 10 mm when wet)

Note: Sponge is supplied dry and compressed. Wet thoroughly before first use. Product images are for illustration purposes only.