Flooded lead-acid battery corrosion is inevitable, but you can delay it with timely maintenance. Likewise, alkaline battery corrosion is common but preventable. In contrast, most AGM, gel, dry cell, and lithium batteries, whether ion or iron phosphate, don’t have external … |READ MORE|
Many people assume that aluminum is magnetic because it’s a metal. However, for a metal to be magnetic, it must also contain an element such as iron. Aluminum doesn’t have iron or any other magnetic element. Magnets don’t stick to … |READ MORE|
Copper is a highly conductive material, meaning it can transfer electricity efficiently. Given the close relationship between electricity and magnetism, you’d be justified in thinking that copper is magnetic. So, does copper stick to a magnet? Copper doesn’t stick to … |READ MORE|
Removing soot from metal is daunting but something you can generally do on your own. While soot is primarily carbon, what you must clean may comprise other chemicals, tar, and potentially toxic residues of whatever was burnt, vaporized, and condensed. … |READ MORE|
Stainless steel is durable and easy to care for, but sometimes it needs to be painted. Maybe it’s beat up and needs a protective coat, or you’re tired of the industrial look. But can stainless steel be painted? You can … |READ MORE|
We all love super glue. It has excellent bonding strength, it’s easy to apply, and it cures in seconds. But it’s very easy to leave a drop of it on a metal part of whatever we’re trying to fix. Removing … |READ MORE|
With stainless steel appliances like refrigerators, stoves, and kitchenwares becoming more popular, homeowners now need to find effective ways to keep these appliances clean and shiny. However, homeowners would often find it difficult to get fingerprints off stainless steel. If … |READ MORE|
Grease can be tough to remove from many surfaces, including metal. But what’s the best way to remove old grease from metal, without scratching or damaging the surface further? While you can quickly do some of the techniques with some … |READ MORE|
Engraving is a popular way to personalize metal objects, such as trophies and plaques. However, people often need to remove this engraving when they want to sell or give away these items. How can you remove this from the metal … |READ MORE|
Candles provide a romantic ambiance to a special dinner or occasion, casting a beautiful glow on a room. But it’s not always romantic to clean the spilled wax from your metal candlestick holders the next day, especially when you don’t … |READ MORE|