When I clean my guns I use a slightly wet patch. Not like a drop but not completely soaked. I put the solution around the edges so when the patch folds back, the solution gets wiped on all of the barrel.

After that one I use a few dry ones. Then I repeat that process enough so when the patches go all the way through, they look almost new.

I don't think you need to use that much liquid stuff for cleaning your gun. That's just my way of doing it.