Ever opened the battery compartment of a device — the TV remote, the kids’ talking toys, the smoke alarm — only to find everything covered in crusty battery acid? No fun — but no need to panic!
Battery corrosion and leakage are quite common, and you don’t have to toss out your gadgets that get slimed with it — yet. Here’s how to clean battery corrosion safely — and without equally gross chemicals.
While you’re at it … learn about other safe and effective green cleaning methods to keep your home spic ‘n span the nontoxic way.