Recommended Websites

Cleaning Your Car With Baking Soda

Baking soda has many uses and purposes. Did you know that you can use this product when cleaning an automobile battery?

Baking soda can be utilized to neutralize battery acid corrosion in cars because it is a mild alkali. When cleaning a battery using baking soda, be sure to disconnect the battery terminals. Carefully scrub it using an old toothbrush and a mixture of 3 tablespoons baking soda and 1 tablespoon warm water. Since baking soda neutralizes acids, this cleans the battery very nicely. After letting the baking soda work for about 5 minutes, wipe them off with a wet towel. Once the terminals have completely dried, apply a bit of petroleum jelly around each terminal to deter future corrosive buildup.

Please be careful when working around a battery for it contains strong acid components. If the car battery acid spills on any of your clothes, wash the areas that have been affected in a strong solution of baking soda and water. The solution will neutralize the acid preventing damage.

Baking soda can also be used to clean the chrome on older cars. Make a thin paste of baking soda work it on to the chrome, especially over scratched and rusty spots, then leave it to dry. Rinse it off with warm water and polish with a soft cloth.

Automotive Sites:
Mazda Lift Kits
Mobile Electronics
Mud Tires
Mud Tires
Mufflers
Nerf Bars
Nissan Lift Kits
Off Road Products
Offroad Products
Offroad Tires
Performance Chips
Power Steps
Roof Racks
Shock Absorbers
Shocks
SkyJacker Lifts
ATV Snow Plows
Super Swamper Tires
Suspension Lift Kits
Tonneau Covers
Tonneau Direct
Toyota Lift Kits
Truck Accessory Direct
Truck Bed Covers
Truck Lifts
Truck Parts
Truck Racks
Truck Suspension Lift
Warn Products
Warn Winch