Here is a goal: Prepare a light bulb to be painted

Which way makes more sense to accomplish this goal?

Choices: 1. Remove the light bulb from any fixture, use q tip to dip into rubbing alcohol, rub onto light bulb , let air dry 5 minutes 2. Remove the light bulb from any fixture, use a cotton ball to dip into rubbing alcohol, rub onto light bulb , let air dry 5 minutes
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