My uncle used the wicks alot, I personally think it's a waste of good
grounding material for shielded circuits, metal enclosures & devices.

Better or like the old bulb remover, have not used that in years,
crumbled up on me,., The SolderPult or similar Vacum Remover works well
for me, one or several pulls fror bigger jobs leaves them components and
board hole clean and good for removal.