What Do I Need to Clean My Gun?

What Do I Need to Clean My Gun?

A Simple Guide to Gun Cleaning Essentials

If you’ve ever asked yourself “what do I need to clean my gun?”, you’re not alone. Whether you’re new to firearms or finally upgrading that old, half-empty cleaning kit, having the right tools makes the job easier and faster. A clean, well oiled gun always runs smoother and more reliably.

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Why You Need the Right Gun Cleaning Supplies

Every shot leaves carbon, powder residue, and in some cases lead deposits behind. That buildup affects accuracy, reliability, functionality, and long-term wear. The goal of a good cleaning routine is simple:

Remove any fouling, then protect the firearm from future buildup and corrosion.

That’s exactly what Slip 2000 cleaners and lubricants are designed to do without harsh chemicals, petroleum distillates, PTFE, or silicone.

Essential Gun Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning Rod or Bore Snake

You need something to move patches and brushes through the bore. A one-piece rod is ideal for bench cleaning, while a bore snake is great for quick pass-through cleans at the range.

Caliber-Specific Brushes (Bronze or Nylon)

Bronze brushes scrub carbon and fouling out of the bore. Nylon is great for actions, slides, and light scrubbing without scratching.

Jags, Patch Holders, and Cleaning Patches

These allow you to push cleaning patches saturated with lubricants and cleaners through the barrel to wipe fouling out. Always be sure to have more cleaning patches than you think you’ll need. They can go fast.

Gun Cleaner/Degreaser

This is where most shooters overspend or use products too harsh for modern finishes. Our standalone cleaners handle everything from fast wipe-downs to deep carbon removal:

  • 725 Gun Cleaner & Degreaser - Water-based, non-toxic, and safe on all finishes. Perfect for routine cleanings and scrubbing actions, frames, and bolts.

  • Carbon Killer - Our aggressive carbon remover for stubborn fouling. A 15–20 minute soak breaks down carbon that traditional solvents barely touch, making it perfect for high-round-count bores, gas system parts, baffles, and bolt carriers.

Both cleaners are non-hazardous, odor-controlled, and safe to use indoors.

Gun Lubricant

After cleaning comes protection, and this is where our lubricants stand out. Instead of using solvents, our lubricants act as metal treatments. Slip 2000 lubricants:

  • Penetrate into the metal,

  • Lift off old oils and fouling,

  • Prevent new fouling from sticking,

  • Reduce friction and wear

Choose from:

  • EWL30 - Ideal for suppressed and high round count firearms.

  • EWL - Great for high round counts and cold climates.

  • Gun Lube - Does what it says. For all firearms.

  • Gun Wipes - Quick, easy, on-the-go cleaning and lubrication in one step.

Brushes, Picks, and a Cleaning Mat

Nylon brushes, a dental pick, and a cleaning mat help you reach tight spaces and keep parts organized. Simple but essential.

A Simple Cleaning Process (The Slip 2000 Way)

If you’re wondering how we clean our firearms, here’s the process:

  1. Unload the firearm and field-strip.

  2. Spray 725 Cleaner on dirty areas. (or soak heavily fouled parts in Carbon Killer)

  3. Brush and wipe the fouling away.

  4. Run a wet patch with cleaner through the bore, then a bronze brush, then clean patches until they come out clean.

  5. Wipe everything down with clean patches and rags.

  6. Apply a thin coat of our lubricant to all surfaces

  7. Reassemble, wipe exterior, and function-check.

Building the Perfect Cleaning Kit (Slip 2000 Edition)

If you want to build a simple, effective kit that will cover pretty much everything here is the list:

  • Cleaning Rod or Bore Snake

  • Bronze & Nylon Brushes and Bore Mops

  • Jags / Patch Holder

  • Lint-Free Patches

  • 725 Gun Cleaner

  • Carbon Killer (for heavy fouling or gas-system cleaning)

  • Gun Lubricant

  • Nylon Detail Brush & Picks

  • Cleaning Mat

This kit handles everything from pistols to AR-pattern rifles, shotguns, PCCs, and suppressor parts.

Final Thoughts: What You Really Need to Clean Your Gun

When people search “what do I need to clean my gun?”, they’re usually overwhelmed by the giant cleaning kits on the market. But you don’t need 80 tools. You need only a couple specific tools, and 

Our cleaners and lubricants keep things simple:

  • 725 for routine cleaning.

  • Carbon Killer for heavily fouled parts.

  • Our lubricants for metal protection and long-term reliability.

Take care of your gun with the right gear, and it’ll take care of you every time you pull the trigger.

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