How to clean battery acid

Lemon juice or vinegar are both great options. First, put on some protective gloves. Then remove the batteries and set them aside. Use a cotton swab to apply a small amount of your chosen acid directly to the corrosion on the electronic device.

Battery acid on the skin is dangerous and can cause chemical burns (also known as caustic burns). If you get battery acid on your skin, it must be treated immediately.

White vinegar or lemon juice: Most household batteries contain bases, so acids will neutralize their discharge. Rubbing alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol is a safe and effective way to clean electronics without leaving behind moisture and other residue.

Neutralize spilled or splashed sulfuric acid solution with a baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) solution, and rinse the spill area with clean water. Keep tools and other metallic objects (including jewellery) away from the tops of batteries to prevent short circuits.

For alkaline batteries, a mild household acid solution can be effective. Mix vinegar and lemon juice and swab that onto the battery and/or spill with a cotton swab, which will neutralize the acid. A toothbrush can also be used to clean the spill if dealing with delicate internal workings of an electronic device.

Mix one cup of water with ½ cup of white vinegar. Either blot the solution onto the stain or place the stained area in the solution and allow it to soak. Launder again as normal after it has had a chance to soak.