Have you ever gone to use a mouse, camera or remote control that's been sitting around for a while, only to find the batteries and their compartment covered in a white-ish crusty residue? That crust is caused by battery corrosion. When left in a device for a long time, batteries will continue to slowly discharge, and a build-up of gas will leak out in the form of battery acid.
But that corrosion doesn't have to be the end of your electronics. With a few household items, you should be able to clean the corrosion out and get those forgotten electronics working again. Aluminium Extrusion Plant
The simplest and easiest way to prevent corrosion is to take batteries out of devices that you may not use for a while. Heat and moisture affect how quickly the batteries corrode, so store devices in a dry, cool place. Also, avoid using expired batteries.
While your electronics can still be used after cleaning away corrosion in many cases, it can still damage your electronics to the point that they can't be used anymore.
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