I usually just give a clean patch one lick to swab. The a dry patch. It's never failed me yet.

I always blow down the barrel after the shot to make sure the smoke blows out the nipple. I always know it's clear that way. I know some ranges don't like that, but mine isn't one of them. I never did see the danger in it. I'm checking to see the smoke blow out. I can only do it after i've shot. Where's the danger?