strand 14a is attached to the distal end of the conduit such that when the conduit is rotated the strands rotate the distal ends of each strand 14b is fastened to the distal end of the connecting member such that when the connecting member is retracted strands are bowed or displaced outward as shown in fig1 b the strands are further connected to the distal end of the connecting member such that when the connecting member is not retracted the strands are displaced in a substantially closed or nonbowed configuration with respect to each other as shown in fig1 a in a preferred embodiment as shown in fig1 a the strands are integrally formed with the conduit in another preferred embodiment the strands comprise a reinforcing material 23 integrally housed within said strands as shown in fig2 a and 2b the strands comprise an outer radial surface 13 and an inner radial surface 11 in a preferred embodiment the outer surface of the strands comprise a fluid absorbent member 15 in another preferred embodiment the strands are ribbon shaped as shown in fig2 a in another preferred embodiment the outer surface of the strands comprises an abrasive material 16 such abrasive material enables the invention to grind away the buildup of impurities on the inner walls of conduits gun barrels or pipes within which the invention is used this grinding action can be accomplished by either reciprocating the handle of the invention or by rotating the invention within the conduit when the handle is retracted in another preferred embodiment the strands are surrounded by.