cleaning "patch"

[Watauga]

  Well then seems to me Hanshi's Socks could be quite useful then !?! Just Toss one of Hanshi's old Socks into your tent about a half hour before you turn in for the night,... and all the Spiders, Snakes, Mosquitoes and other creatures and critters will flee for their lives,...And,..it will keep out the Coyotes and Raccoons as well!! Just make sure to throw Hanshi's old sock deep into the woods when you turn in,..or a Wild Amorous Sunk or some kind of Badger might try to get into your camp... .

[beowulf]

I buy cotton long underwear that have the little pocket pattern to it. Those pockets grab the cruddy residue and clean the bbl great,. and you can find them at Goodwill, St Vincent DePaul, or any thrift shops around; just have to search.

St Vincent DePaul ?  we have a church by that name here in hanover pa !

[flintboomer]

I will add that I have a huge supply of flannel from worn out flannel sheets and old flannel shirts, but when I have it available I still prefer "CLEAN" old cotton socks. T shirts and worn out cotton underwear or cotton long johns works too.

[CampbellClan]

I cut up  thick blue shop towel, the kind you buy at autozone. Thier not too pricey and work great.

[Hanshi]

Basically, I use whatever comes along for cleaning patches as long as it's cotton or the affore mentioned shop towels.  Never use my socks as bore damage is bound to occur.

And hotfxr's advice, while true, should NOT be followed if small children are in the vicinity.