On Friday, March 30, 2018 at 1:18:52 PM UTC-7, M.Joshi wrote:
> I have seen some videos that reccommend using white vinegar to clean the
> dried battery electrolyte.
>
> Is there a better cleaner to use?
Copper and lead make acetates, which means the vinegar will slightly
etch them; if you use vinegar, clean and rinse well afterward. Inspect
the copper carefully, printed circuit copper is thin to begin with.
Vinegar is a neutralizer for alkaline battery leakage (and NiCd, NiMH). Not
a great idea for acid chemistries (like gel cells or LeClanche carbon/zinc).
Soapy water, rinse, finish with isopropanol is my usual cleanup regimen.