How do you clean tube pins?


I'm sure there must be some discussion on how to clean tube pins (both power and small input tubes), but I haven't been able to find much on the subject. Specifically:

1) As tube pins are so close to each other, what tool do you use to clean the pin?
2) What solvents do you use?
3) How often should you clean tube pins?
4) Any other advise / suggestions you'd like to share.

In advance, thanks for any suggestions you may offer.
louisl
Any slight corrosion should get rubbed off the contacts when the tube is inserted, most are nickeled anyway. The ProGold or SST on the tube pin actually then somewhat seals(capillary action) the contact point, inhibiting oxidation. I've used small dental brushes(the kind that look like extremely small pipe cleaners for between the teeth) on tube sockets(of older equipment) in the past, with non-residue contact cleaner, to remove accumulated dirt.
usually inserting and taking the tube out a few times should be all it takes as far as maintenance cleaning.
I usually use DeOxit for initial cleaning if I get a NOS tube set. Just make sure you use tiny bit. This stuff dries out fast and works pretty good.
Boy, you guys sure are meticulous. I thought you could just put tubes in the dishwasher with the other glassware.