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Did you ever go to jumpstart your car, and notice that you can
barely see your battery underneath all the gunk? This 'gunk' is
actually battery corrosion, which is formed by acid
condensation. Since this is formed by acid, a basic chemical
solution will do the cleaning trick. Battery acid is actually
very easy to clean away with a common household item- baking
soda! But still, precautions must be followed. This article will
inform you step by step how to clean the battery while keeping
safe.
First, you will need to gather supplies for this project. Most
of these items you may already have in your home. Safety glasses
or goggles Box of baking soda Adjustable pliers with insulated
handles Screwdrivers with insulated handles A small,
stiff-bristled brush (an old toothbrush will work just fine!)
Assorted small open-end and box wrenches Small metal or plastic
scraper Special battery tools, including a cable puller and
cable terminal cleaning brushes A turkey baster or small funnel
All-purpose household cleaner in a spray bottle Sponges or clean
cloths A source of ample clean water such as a garden hose or a
large bucket and sponge Rubber gloves for protecting your hands
There are a few safety tips to keep in mind when getting ready
to clean the battery. First of all, you safety glasses and
gloves must be worn to protect your eyes and skin from sulfuric
acid that can linger in the corrosion deposits. Also, this
material can eat away at your car's paint, so keep it away from
that as well.
Because the amount of dirt and corrosion on batteries may differ
from one another, battery cleaning will vary, so some of the
steps below may or may not need to be performed. Sometimes, to
thoroughly remove severe corrosion and dirt, you may even need
to remove the battery from the vehicle.
First, scrape off any white or greenish corrosion deposits with
the stiff-bristled brush or small metal or plastic scraper.
Next, use the solution of baking soda mixed with water,
approximately one heaping tablespoon to each pint of water.
Carefully apply it to the outside of the battery and its cable
connections with the turkey baster or small funnel. Then, you
can use your brush to work the baking soda solution into the
heavily corroded areas. If you find that the cable clamps or
terminals are badly corroded at the battery, you can disconnect
them for easier cleaning. For this, you may need to use pliers,
assorted wrenches and a small battery cable puller to disconnect
them. You should disconnect the negative first, followed by the
positive.
Then, use your battery cable scrapers or brush to remove the
corrosion from the terminals, battery posts and hold down clamps
and brackets. Flush these parts with your baking soda solution
to rid them of any trace of corrosion. After this, wash the
outside of the battery, the cable ends and the hold down parts
with a liquid cleaner in a spray bottle. After that, use a
sponge or rag to get off any remaining dirt or grease. After
everything is clean, dry off the battery and all its parts with
a dry rag or cloth.
The final step is just reinstalling any part that was removed
and tightening everything so it is secure. Reconnect the
battery, positive cable first. You're done! You're battery is
now safe and clean.
About the author:
Michael Walker is a freelance author providing tips and hints on
engine related topics such as JDM engines and rema
nufactured engines.
Written by: Michael Walker
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