If you have any dark gunk build up that won't come off on the sponge, rub the hot iron tip against a block of sal ammoniac until the block clears. If the dirt is difficult to remove with the sal ammoniac, use a brass wire brush to scrape the dirt off and then go back to the sal ammoniac block. When it is clean, add a touch of solder to re-tin the tip, and then wipe against your wet sponge.
Remember, all this is done while the iron is hot, so be careful.
Other links to Soldering Iron Maintenance:
https://glasstips.blogspot.com/2019/11/soldering-iron-maintenance.html
https://glasstips.blogspot.com/2010/01/maintenance-of-soldering-bits-periodic.html
https://glasstips.blogspot.com/2009/12/soldering-bit-maintenance-wiping-bit.html
https://glasstips.blogspot.com/2009/12/soldering-bit-maintenance-tinning.html
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