leaky batteries! - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

1 Dec 2003

Hi
 Neutralizing depends on the type of battery. If nothing
else gets rid of the stain, try some bleach. Experiment
a little in a hidden area first.
Dwight

...
 From: "Philip Pemberton"
&lt;philpem(a)dsl.pipex.com&gt;

  time it was used - 1970s by the looks of the
batteries - and they'd
 naturally leaked all over the place. Ugh! Nasty :-/

  I've tried standard Foamcleaner (anti static,
natch) to remove the lovely
 brown stuff but it's not having any of it. Any tips for removal of this
 stuff without scratching the plastic too much? You could try using a bit of white
vinegar, followed by isopropyl alcohol
(90% or better preferably). The idea is, the vinegar should neutralise the
gunk and hopefully loosen it a bit. The IPA removes any residue from the
vinegar, along with the remains of the battery electrolyte.

Later.
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