The Aladdin Brass Wick Cleaner is a specialized tool designed for maintaining and cleaning the wicks on Aladdin brand kerosene lamps and lanterns. Made of durable solid brass, it has a cylindrical shape with a diameter of around 7/8 inch to fit precisely over the wick tube on Aladdin burners. Its primary purpose is to trim and smooth the top of the exposed wick by pushing down and rotating the cleaner clockwise. This helps ensure an even burn for optimal lighting performance. The wick cleaner also serves to clean out any charred wick material or debris that may accumulate inside the wick tube flange over time. It is compatible with most Aladdin kerosene lamp and lantern models, except for the Model 1 burner. A key advantage of the Aladdin Brass Wick Cleaner is that it allows for easy wick maintenance without having to fully remove the entire burner assembly. This simple but essential accessory enables convenient wick trimming and cleaning, which is crucial for safe and efficient operation of Aladdin's iconic kerosene lighting appliances. A wick cleaner is essential. No lamp burns right with a dirty wick. Clean your wick every time you refill the fuel, or about every 12-15 hours of burning.Fits all Aladdins.. A wick cleaner is included with every new Aladdin lamp or Aladdin burner..