{"id":20662,"date":"2023-04-28T12:18:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T02:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batterytools.net\/?p=20662"},"modified":"2023-04-28T12:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T02:18:26","slug":"how-to-clean-battery-corrosion-on-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batterytools.net\/how-to-clean-battery-corrosion-on-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Battery Corrosion In Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have children, then you know how important it is to keep their toys clean. Not only is it necessary to keep them sanitary, but it’s also important to get rid of any harmful bacteria or chemicals that may have built up on the toys. One of the most common places for bacteria and chemicals to accumulate is on battery corrosion. In this blog post, we will show you how to clean battery corrosion on toys quickly and easily.<\/p>\n
Battery corrosion is indeed a common problem found in battery-operated toys. If batteries corrode in a toy, it can cause the toy to not work, or even worse, it may start a fire. In order to clean and remove battery corrosion from toy, you must check how bad the corrosion is and what type of battery the toy takes.<\/p>\n
If there’s just a little bit of corrosion on the battery contacts, you can clean it off with a toothbrush or q-tip. If there’s more extensive corrosion, you’ll need to prepare the following materials:<\/p>\n
– Distilled white vinegar: This will help dissolve the corrosion.<\/p>\n
– Cotton swabs: You’ll need these to apply the vinegar and clean off any residue.<\/p>\n
– Safety goggles: Protect your eyes from battery acid<\/a>.<\/p>\n – Safety gloves: to avoid getting battery acid on your skin.<\/p>\n – Toothbrush: To clean off any corrosion that’s not dissolved by the vinegar<\/p>\n – Isopropyl Alcohol: to clean any residual vinegar off of the toy.<\/p>\n Once you have all of the materials ready, follow these steps:<\/p>\n 1. Disconnect the toy from its power source and remove the batteries<\/p>\n 2. Pour distilled white vinegar into a small bowl or cup.<\/p>\n 3. Dip the cotton swab into the vinegar and apply it to the corrosion on the battery contacts. Wait a few minutes for the vinegar to work.<\/p>\n 4. Use the toothbrush to scrub off any corrosion that’s still on the contacts. Be sure to clean all of the contacts, not just the ones that are visible. Be careful when doing this procedure as to not damage the contacts. And also, be very careful not to get any of the vinegar or acid on your skin. If you do, rinse it off with soap and water immediately.<\/p>\n 5. If there is any residual vinegar on the toy, use a clean cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to wipe it off. Allow the toy to dry completely before putting the batteries back<\/a> in and turning it on.<\/p>\n