Do you have AAA batteries that are sitting in an empty drawer, lifeless? Now you can do something about it and charge those dead AAA batteries in a matter of hours. Here is a basic guide for charging AAA batteries.

Purchase a AAA battery recharger. For example, the At Batt website offers battery rechargers from about $14 to $17 (see Resources below).

Use the Battery Space website to compare battery chargers based on charging speeds and other features. The website uses a grid to compare chargers, listing each charger based on the number of batteries than can be charged per use (see Resources below).

Put the dead AAA battery into the recharger and then plug into a power outlet. Leave the batteries in the recharger for the recommended amount of time and then remove. Use until it is time to recharge the battery again.

Use an alternative method like storing the AAA batteries in the freezer overnight or storing them in a glass of lemon juice for 30 minutes. Both methods will charge your dead AAA batteries.