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Store AA and AAA batteries safely in six steps—no refrigerator needed

Keep disposable alkaline batteries in their original packaging, dry at room temperature and away from loose metal objects; avoid mixing old and new cells.

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Based on official Duracell and Energizer guidance, this applies to ordinary disposable AA/AAA alkaline cells—not rechargeable, lithium or coin/button batteries, which require product-specific precautions. Swallowing a button battery is a medical emergency.

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1. Identify whether AA/AAA cells are disposable alkaline or rechargeable and read the label for type and expiry or use-by information.
2. Keep unopened cells in their original packaging in a dry, room-temperature drawer or box; refrigeration and freezing are not recommended.
3. If opened, isolate cells in a nonmetal organizer so the terminals cannot touch coins, keys, clips or other conductive objects.
4. Install only the size and chemistry specified for the device, match +/- polarity and never mix old and new or incompatible types.
5. Remove cells from equipment that will be unused for several months; promptly replace depleted or leaking cells rather than continuing to operate them.
6. Store out of reach of children and pets. Use local collection routes for used cells; never recharge a disposable cell or damage, heat or dismantle it.

DuracellBattery FAQs & Answers ↗Original manufacturer FAQ: original packaging, room-temperature dry storage, no refrigeration, remove batteries from unused devices, no old/new mixing, keep away from children and metal.EnergizerBattery Care - Dos and Don'ts ↗Official manufacturer guidance: dry room-temperature storage, no metal contact, no charging disposable batteries, no mixing brands/types, and safe disposal.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Duracell AA batteries.JPG ↗File description identifies Mygoodsweaties and author release into the public domain; original image directly displayed.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Source-level hotlink allowance and independent file-license obligations were checked.

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