How To Clean Battery Acid Off Car Battery. Because vinegar and lemon juice are mild acids they help neutralize the base and cut through a battery spill fairly easily. That said acids do the most damage once exposed to water.

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Now use a wire brush to scrub that area wash it with water and finally wipe it off with a wiper or cloth.
Once dry lubricate the exposed metal components of the battery with petroleum jelly or any commercial battery terminal protection spray. Ray Jan 21 2008. Take a glass of drinking water and dissolve two tablespoons of baking soda in it. Open the doors and allow the car to air out a little vacate some of the fumes before cleaning up the acid.

