"Charles" wrote in
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I'm thinking Baking Soda to wash with(?).

That's good when the electrolyte is an acid. Works great for car
batteries (lead and H2SO4) and other acid types.

When the electrolyte is a base, no joy.




use vinegar when dealing with *alkaline* cells.

Vinegar is a mild acid,will neutralize alkaline electrolytes.(bases)
Rinse afterwards,then dry.

For "heavy-duty"(carbon-zinc) cells with acid electrolytes,use baking soda.

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