# Cleaning out silicone tube applicator?

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [December 8, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789 "2019-12-08T21:57:21Z")
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### Author: ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)
#### Post date: [December 8, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789/1 "2019-12-08T21:57:21Z")

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What is the best/proper way to clean out the residual silicone from the screw-on plastic applicator tip that is used with a tube of flowable silicone?

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### Author: ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)
#### Post date: [December 8, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789/2 "2019-12-08T22:21:07Z")

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I usually let it dry completely. Then, take a wooden brochette stick and use it to pry it off the applicator. It should come off in a single piece, leaving the applicator completely clean.

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### Author: ![SpyseaRice](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spysearice/32/82121_2.png) [@SpyseaRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpyseaRice)
#### Post date: [December 8, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-out-silicone-tube-applicator/311789/3 "2019-12-08T23:06:25Z")

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yep. Cleaning the silicon tube is easier when you let it dry first. It’ll dry through part of the nozzle so the tube itself shouldn’t dry out.