How Do You Clean Car Battery Terminals With Baking Soda?
Popping the hood of your car can be a real nightmare. So much so that many people just don’t do it, and as a result, they miss some basic problems that can be solved at home. One example is battery terminal corrosion. If you neglect to clean the battery terminals when they need it, the corrosion can cause problems starting your vehicle. The following steps show you how to clean your car battery terminals with baking soda. Pop the hood on your car and find the battery terminal. It is usually to your right as you stand in front of the car. Remove the terminal connector wires from the battery, using either a screwdriver or wrench (this depends on if the wires are connected with screws or bolts). Pour 3 tbsp. of baking soda into a small bowl. Add 1 tbsp. of warm water to the baking soda, and mix the two until you have a paste. Dip a toothbrush into the baking soda paste, and scrub the battery connector wire heads. Be sure to clean the insides of the “O” ring, as this is where the connectio
