What if you have corroded batteries at the bottom of your flashlight? Does this mean that your flashlight cannot be used anymore? This is not something that you have to worry about especially if you know how to clean the corroded batteries from the bottom of your flashlight.

By removing the corroded batteries, you have a higher chance of saving your flashlight. There are different things that you need to make sure that the process will be done successfully.

Way to Clean Corroded Batteries from a Flashlight

Corroded batteries may start to leak and when this happens, the various components of your flashlight will get affected. The time may come when your flashlight will stop working because of the corroded batteries. You should not wait any longer. Follow the steps to save your flashlight.

Step 1: Prepare all of the materials that you will need.
Do you think that you will be able to remove the corroded batteries when you do not have the right items? These are some things that you should have:

• Towels
• Brush used to clean bottles
• White vinegar
• Dowel rod
• Rubber gloves
• Hammer
• Piece of wood
• Water

Step 2: Use items to protect your eyes and hands
The liquid coming from the battery can be bad for you. Make sure that you will protect various parts of your body to be sure. You need to put on the rubber gloves and something that can help protect your eyes. You do not want to take the chance of the liquid stinging your eyes.

Step 3: Remove the corroded battery.
You want to make sure that your corroded battery will be removed in one piece. The more that you are able to do this, the better. You may need to place the flashlight over a smooth surface so that you can remove both ends and remove the corroded battery. It can be trickier if only one end of the battery can be removed but with care and patience, this is possible.

Step 4: Put the dowel rod in the flashlight.
Make sure that you will place this on top of the corroded battery to make it easier for you to remove the battery effectively. You can then use the hammer to tap on the dowel rod. This will pry the corroded battery loose.

Step 5: Successfully remove the battery from the flashlight.
You would need to remove the battery from the flashlight. (hopefully, in one piece) Dispose of the battery properly. There are proper ways that you can do this. Make sure that you know what to do.

Cleaning the Corrosion from the Flashlight

To clean the corrosion left behind on the flashlight, you need to place some white vinegar on the compartment. Do not put too much or you might damage your flashlight. Place just enough to make the corrosion wet.

After this, you can use the bottle brush to remove the corrosion from the battery compartment. The more thorough you are, the better. If the corrosion is very hard, you may need to let the vinegar soak a bit before you can brush it and eventually rinse it with water.

Allow the battery compartment to air-dry and you can also help it a little bit by using a towel to make sure that it is completely dry. Remember to make sure that the flashlight is very dry before you place new batteries to test it out.