Abstract: A tool for cleaning the ends of fiber optic cables at a connection of two cable ends includes a base member having a flat portion and a probe-like end to which swab of absorbent material affixed encompassing the end and suitably sized for insertion into an adaptor at a fiber optic cable connection to clean a fiber optic surface there within. A pad of absorbent material is affixed to the flat portion distal said probe-like end said pad being suitably sized and a configured for cleaning the fiber optic surface of a connector portion of a fiber optic cable connection.

Abstract: A water insoluble cleaning composition for cleaning insulated telecommunication cables comprising a solvent, a preservative oil and an antioxidant. The cleaning compositions of the present invention are useful for removing filling media from insulated telecommunication cables while simultaneously maintaining the Oxidative Induction Time of the cable. The Oxidative Induction Time of the cable treated with the inventive compositions remains substantially the same as untreated, intact cable in which the filling media has not been removed. A method of using the inventive compositions for the cleaning of telecommunication cables is also disclosed.