The tobacco pipe cleaner is used for cleaning firearms. Pipe cleaners are great for cleaning out small bores or tight places, including pipes. Wire core with cotton fiber won't scratch pipe linings/rifle barrels. Soft, 100% cotton fiber provides a gentle clean. Convenient pipe are great for a variety of household uses - wind them around bottle necks to catch drips, use them to bundle things together, or for help applying paints, oils or solvents. They also double as twist ties, when you're in need of a quick fix.