How to Properly Clean Corroded Batteries
Image credit: Clean Freak & Germaphobe via YouTube
When batteries get corroded, we usually think that they won’t work anymore, but you should try this trick first by Clean Freak & Germaphobe on YouTube before you consider throwing them out. Once the batteries are corroded, they leak potassium hydroxide, and this can happen with flashlights and other electronics, too. This usually happens because they are either old or it’s because of a manufacturing defect, you should first see if you can return them to the store or contact the manufacturer and check if they can take them back. To prevent your batteries from being corroded, make sure to clean your devices and store them as well as the batteries in a cool dry place. Learn how now by reading the written step-by-step instructions down below and while you’re at it watch the short video tutorial as well to see how it’s exactly done. I hope you find this trick as helpful as I did. Enjoy!
Materials:
- New batteries
- White vinegar
- Q tips or cotton swab
- Paper towel
- Bowl or any container
Directions:
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First, remove the batteries from the device, then add some vinegar to a bowl or any container, and place the corroded batteries in the vinegar. Allow them to soak while cleaning off the device, then dip the Q tip or cotton swab into the vinegar, and clean off the device from any gunk or buildup. Make sure to thoroughly dry the device with a paper towel, then dry and clean the soaked batteries as well, and then put the new set of batteries back into the device.
*Thanks to Clean Freak & Germaphobe via YouTube for all images used here. If you loved this hack, then you’ll surely love her other video tutorials too, so give her channel a visit and subscribe!
