Baking soda tips - Keep your car battery clean with baking soda

Baking Soda (Bicarbonate of Soda) can be used to neutralize battery acid corrosion on cars, mowers, etc. , because it is a mild alkali. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminals before cleaning. Make a paste of 3 parts Baking Soda to 1 part water, apply with a damp cloth to scrub corrosion from the battery terminal. After cleaning and re-connecting the terminals, wipe them with petroleum jelly to prevent future corrosion. Please be careful when working around a battery--they contain a strong acid.

If you inadvertently spill battery acid on any of your clothing then you could risk holes appearing in your clothes. Wash any clothes that have been affected in a strong solution of baking soda and water. The solution will neutralize the acid preventing damage.