How do you clean a game disc without messing it up?

First, place the CD on a microfiber cloth, playable side up, and drop a small amount of cleaner (either mild dish soap or rubbing alcohol) on the disc. Moving from the center of the disc to the outer edge in a straight line, gently rub cleaner over the disc. Then, rinse off the cleaner with cold water.

How do you clean a game disc without damaging it?

What is the best thing to clean discs with?

To clean a CD or DVD a microfiber cleaning cloth or cotton based tissue or cloth is recommended. Any materials used should be checked to ensure they are non-abrasive. In most instances water will suffice as a cleaning agent.

Can I use an alcohol wipe to clean a game disc?

When you acquire a used disc, use rubbing alcohol and lint-free cloth to clean both sides. Clean the label side however you want, but you should always try to clean the "data" side by wiping from the middle hole to the outer edge, all the way around (this also goes for music CDs).

How do you clean a damaged game disc?

Start with a basic toothpaste, something natural without any fancy gels, swirls or flavors. Squeeze a small amount onto the CD starting at the middle radius and rub it in using a sweeping motion until the entire CD is covered in a light layer of toothpaste. Let it dry, then rinse it off using tepid water.

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Will hand sanitizer damage a game disc?

General rule is, if it's safe for your eyeglasses, it's perfectly safe for a disc. You can clean them with eyeglass cleaner, water, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, even liquid dish soap, but *make sure you clean them with a liquid*. You can even rinse them under the tap if you must.

Is Windex safe for game discs?

Never use household cleaning products, which can ruin the disc. Disc repair products may be sold as "scratch repair" or "CD/DVD repair" products.

Is isopropyl alcohol safe on discs?

If the disc has a heavy accumulation of dirt, try rinsing it with water first. Use commercially available water-based detergent formulated for cleaning the surface of optical discs. Use isopropyl alcohol or methanol, as an alternate to water-based detergents, to clean the disc surface.

Can you clean a game disc with glasses cleaner?

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc or lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl record LPs. Using liquid cleaners can damage the disc contents. NOTE: Dust, fingerprints or scratches may cause the disc to malfunction.

Does toothpaste clean game discs?

Toothpaste works best for shallow scratches and scuffs on the reflective side. It will probably not work on a deep scratch. Scratches on the non-reflective label side should never be rubbed, and may have caused irreparable damage. If you have deep scratches, consider sending the disk to a disk repair service.

What toothpaste cleans discs?

Use a white toothpaste, not a gel. Gels containing little beads may cause more damage to the CD.

Does vinegar clean discs?

Wipe the disc with a cloth that has been dampened with white vinegar. The acetic acid in vinegar cuts through the oils left behind by your fingers, as well as any other dirt and grime that might be on the disc. Start at the center and wipe straight out to the edge of the disc to avoid damaging the disc.

Does peanut butter clean discs?

Peanut butter might not be the first thing you think of to clean or fix scratched CDs and DVDs. But the oils in peanut butter help to gently polish the disc while the peanut butter itself fills in any scratches.

Does water ruin game discs?

If the disc has experienced no permanent damage from absorption of the liquid, it should play normally. In NIST tests, a CD totally submerged in clean water for 24 hours was found to be unreadable initially after removal and surface drying.

Will alcohol ruin a CD?

On some CD's, the outer clear plastic can turn hazy if you use strong alcohol, so always dilute it with water to be safe. Isopropyl alcohol will get rid of any grease or oil on the CD, and it will also disinfect it.

Can you use soap on discs?

Wipe across the disc rather than in a circular motion, which can cause microscratches and damage the data stored on the disc. If that doesn't do the job, dampen the cloth with a gentle soap-and-water solution and rewipe. Never use household cleaners, abrasives or solvents on CDs or DVDs.

Can you use wet wipes to clean discs?

If you have a DVD that is smudgy or lightly scratched, use a baby wipe to clean it. It'll play again.

Can you use hydrogen peroxide to clean a game disc?

Can I use hydrogen peroxide? No. Hydrogen peroxide is corrosive and will damage the contacts.

How do you preserve game discs?

Does putting a disc in the freezer work?

A small ice layer forms in the scratch, when the laser reader goes over the ice, the light waves pass through the ice so the reader can then read the bits below, rather than the light waves being scattered by the scratch, basically the laser does not see the scratch anymore.

What does toothpaste do to disc?

The laser that reads the CD needs to bounce evenly off the smooth, reflective surface. Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface. Small scratches and scuff marks are much easier to repair than deep gouges.

How do you clean a disc with dish soap?

Simply mix baby shampoo, dish soap, or isopropyl alcohol with clean water — sticky and greasy spots can be cleaned using baby shampoo or dish soap, while fingerprints can be easily removed with isopropyl alcohol.

Can a banana fix a scratched disc?

To fix, gently rub the flesh of a banana into the disk, and then lightly buff with the banana peel, which fills scratches with its natural waxiness. Once finished, rub with a clean soft cloth in circular movements, and then give a final shine with window cleaner. It's that simple.

Does Vaseline help disc scratches?

Vaseline Method

Simply apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to a soft cloth, and gently rub it into the scratch in a circular motion. The oils from the petroleum jelly will help to fill in the scratch and restore the disc's reflectivity. Make sure to rinse the disc thoroughly with water when you're done.