Car Battery Cleaning Made Easy

Have you ever been to Jump Start your car and find that you can barely see the battery all the gunk? This' gunk 'is actually battery corrosion, which is formed by acid condensation. Since this is made up of acid, chemical solution for cleaning trick. Battery acid is actually very easy to clean with a common household item-baking soda! But it should be respected. This article will give you step by step how to clean the battery and secure.

First you need to gather supplies for this project. Most of these points are in your household.
Protective goggles or glasses
Box on the bicarbonate
Adjustable pliers with insulated handles
Screwdrivers with insulated handles
A small, stiff-bristled brush (old toothbrush is great!)
Several small open-end and box keys
Small metal or plastic scraper
Special battery tools, including a cable Puller and cable terminal cleaning brushes
Bastero a turkey or a small funnel
All-purpose household cleaner in a spray bottle
Sponges or clean rags
Source enough clean water, such as the garden hose or a large bucket and sponge
Rubber gloves to protect your hands

There are a few tips to keep in mind when preparing to clean the battery. First of all, you safety glasses and gloves should be worn to protect eyes and skin from sulfuric acid, which can exist in the corrosion risks. This material can eat away your car paint, and therefore to make as well.

Since the amount of dirt and corrosion on batteries may differ, battery cleaning varies, so some of the measures may or may not be necessary. Sometimes thoroughly remove severe corrosion and dirt; you still need to remove the battery from the vehicle.

First, scrape out a white or greenish corrosion deposits with the stiff-bristled brush or small metal or plastic scraper. Moreover, using the solution of baking soda mixed with water, the accumulation of about a tablespoon per glass of water. Gently on the outside of the battery and cable connections with turkey or Bastero small funnel. You can then use the brush to the work of bicarbonate solution in heavily infested areas. If you find that the cable clamps or terminals bad corrosion on the battery, you can use the connection for easy cleaning. This allows you to use a rod, various keys and a small battery cable Puller to disconnect it. You should disconnect the negative first, followed by a positive.

Then use your battery cable scraper or brush to prevent corrosion of the terminals, battery posts and hold down clamps and hooks. Rinse these parts with your baking soda solution to rid them of any traces of corrosion. Then use a sponge or rag to any remaining dirt or grease. After everything is clean and dry the battery all its parts with a dry cloth or a soft cloth.

The last step is simply re-installed a part that was removed, and tightening everything so it is safe. Again, the battery, positive cable first. Done! Are you the battery is now safe and clean?