6) Keep the Battery Clean
Corrosion on car batteries can reduce their effectiveness, as it can prevent electricity from flowing to the terminals and through the cables. But rather than having to replace a dirty battery, cleaning the corrosion off regularly can help maintain it at good working capacity. With just some baking soda, water, a toothbrush, and some rags, you can keep the battery clean. The baking soda can help dissolve the grime in order to remove it. By cleaning different parts of the battery, you can ensure that electricity will flow as it should. It is important to check and clean the battery several times each year, because if it is neglected and becomes severely damaged, it will have to be replaced.
