Run some fresh cut banana over your CD in a circular motion. Use the inside of the peel to wipe it off and to rub it around. The wax from the peel will help fill in the scratches. Next, applying light pressure, take a clean cotton cloth and wipe the CD down. Do this for a few minutes at least. Clean the banana residue off with window cleaner and a cotton cloth.
Toothpaste is also good for CD scratch repair. Apply some toothpaste preferably with baking soda to the CD. Rinse off the toothpaste or baking soda mixture. If using Brasso, simply wipe clean. Pat the CD dry with a cloth and try playing it. You may need to clean it twice to get the best results.
Commercial Products Several companies make kits, machines and products to repair scratched CDs. Cleaning Directions In order to restore your CDs to their original appearance, follow this easy cleaning method: Find a clean, soft cloth and run it in the dryer for a few minutes to remove any dust or debris.
Do not spray cleaner directly onto the discs; rather, apply the cleaner to the cloth. Without touching the shiny surface of the disc, gently wipe the CD from the center to outer edge. Never clean discs using a circular motion. Examine the disc for residual lint.
Allow disc to completely dry before returning to jewel case or plastic protector. Prevention is Key To prevent future scratches, always replace CDs into their respective jewel cases when not in play. Tips for Cleaning Discs. By Donna Theobald. By Mychelle Blake. Cleaning a DVD Player. Home Remedy for Scratched Eyeglasses. By Christy Rakoczy. If you rub the CD on the trouser leg of a pair of jeans for cleaning, the protective layer of the data carrier does not do the user any favours.
With glasses cleaning cloths you can clean CDs with a clear conscience. If you want to remove a film of lubricant from the surface of the CD, you should also moisten the wipes beforehand. A fine brush on the underside of the disc cleans the lens optics of the scanning laser during playback.
When cleaning a CD, you should not wipe the disc in the reading direction. In concrete terms, this means: Do not wipe along the round disc in a circular motion. Background: Scratches, which might be caused by this, weigh more heavily in the reading direction, because the error correction of the drive can compensate for the less well.
Water mixed with a little washing-up liquid often helps against grease stains or the like. On the other hand, you should keep your hands off aggressive cleaning agents and chemicals containing solvents. They can attack the protective layer and the data grooves. Finally, never spray cleaning fluid, even fluid that comes in a home CD cleaning kit, directly on the disc. Instead, spray the fluid on a cloth. Avoid touching the shiny surface.
Instead, hold it by its outer edges and inner circle hole. For example, insert your thumb into the center hole and clutch the outer rim with your fingers. You can also hold it entirely by the outer rim with your thumb on one edge and your fingers on the opposite edge.
Now that the precautions are out of the way, here are some popular home remedies for cleaning CDs: The Anti-Static Wipe Method Anti-static wipes are a terrific tool to use when cleaning CDs at home. Because of their anti-static properties, dust is repelled. You can use the anti-static wipe on its own or spray a little CD cleaning fluid on it first remember to spray the fluid on the wipe, not the CD.
Start by wiping the disc from the center hole outward in a straight across motion. You will need to do this all the way around the CD working from the inside center to the outer rim, one wipe at a time. Continue until the CD is clean and dry. By its nature, toothpaste is a gentle abrasive.
Start by rubbing a thin layer of toothpaste on the CD remembering not to use circular motions. Allow the toothpaste to sit for about five minutes and then rinse it off under running water. This particular home remedy can cause additional scratches because of the abrasive action of the toothpaste.
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