Battery corrosion is a problem that should be prevented early on in order to avoid ignition problems.

Prevention is always the key when it comes to car maintenance for a comfortable drive.

However, if you encounter a situation where your battery is already corroded, there's no need to panic.

Follow the below mentioned ways to remove the corrosion from the car battery.

To start cleaning battery corrosion, it is first required to remove the battery cables from the terminal.

Loosen the nut on each cable clamp and make sure that you remove the negative terminal first, which is marked by the negative sign (-).

After you have removed the cables and clamps, check to see if there is any corrosion on them.

If you see any extensive damage due to corrosion, you may need to replace the cables and clamps.

You also need to check the battery terminal for corrosion and use a brush to clean off any dust from the terminal.

Check to see if there are any cracks in the battery case and damage to the terminal.

It is important to locate the place of the corrosion, so that you can easily clean them off.

Sprinkle some baking soda on the battery posts, cables, wires and on areas where the corrosion is visible.

Use a toothbrush or a steel brush, dip it in water and then scrub the areas where you have sprinkled baking soda.

The reaction of the baking soda and water will generally dissolve the battery corrosion.

After everything has dried off, put some petroleum jelly or grease over the posts.

This can help slow down the corrosion formation and make sure you also include all exposed metals, including the cables, clamps and battery posts.

When putting the battery cables back, make sure you place the positive clamp before you place the negative clamp.

Tighten the nuts with a wrench and then you can replace the rubber boot or plastic shield covering the positive terminal.

The corroded battery terminal can be the cause of a lot of problems and often times it is overlooked when your vehicle won't start.

Replacing corroded or bad battery terminals is an easy process that requires minimal tools and expertise.

By replacing your terminals instead of buying a new battery you could save a fair amount of money and prevent future engine problems.

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