You may have heard that Coca-Cola will clean corrosion from battery terminals. It will ... but it's still a bad idea. Here's ...

Why the soda myth refuses to die The idea of pouring cola on a battery terminal has been around for decades, helped along by ...

In a video posted on Saturday, Royalty Auto Service offers “A Cheap, Easy Way to Clean Your Battery Like We Do In the Shop!” The video amassed more than 200,000 views. Sherwood, the technician in the ...

What's that powdery, crystallized stuff inside your battery case? Classic battery corrosion. While it can be a frustrating and potentially dangerous matter to resolve, it isn't usually hard to clean ...

Dear Heloise: I am a single woman in my 20s, and I travel in my car quite a lot for work. An essential tool in my vehicle is a large metal FLASHLIGHT that I carry in my glove box. At the risk of ...

Several years ago you printed a recipe for removing battery corrosion. Could you reprint that? Holly, Hagerstown Holly, I'm happy to. For flashlight and other small electronic devices, first remove ...

Baking soda can scratch or dull delicate surfaces like metals, stone, wood, and glass. Avoid using baking soda on electronics to prevent scratches and internal damage. In many instances, it's best to ...