Is there a good way to clean a DVD without buying some sort of special equipment or solution?

Answer 1

» If dust particles are sticking to the CD surface, use a piece of soft cloth to wipe off the dust. To hold the CD, insert a finger or thumb inside the center hole of the CD or handle it by the edges but never touch the shiny surface.

» If the DVD surface feels sticky or greasy, mix some baby shampoo in lukewarm water and use cotton or soft cloth to gently rub the CD surface with this solution. Make sure the CD is completely dry (no water drops) before putting it back in the jewel case.

» If there are fingerprint marks on the CD surface, dip a soft cloth in Isopropyl Alcohol/Ethanol/Methanol and gently wipe the surface. Never use a petroleum based solvent like Acetone as that will permanently damage the CD surface.

» When none of the above alcohol based products are available in the local market, use a bottle of Mineral water to clean the dirty CD surface. Normal tap water has higher concentration of salts that may leave white marks on the CD surface.

» Always wipe the disc surface in a non-radial back-and-forth motion (from the center hole to the outer edge). Don't follow the concentric circles while cleaning.

Answer 2

alcohol and a cotton shammy type cloth is good for chocolate, gum, dirt, food, type stuff sticking to it, just remember not to scrub too hard or you'll scratch the crap out of it. if you've got a bunch of scratches. A good temporary fix so you can copy the dirty DVD/CD is to take turtle wax and a soft cotton cloth to it, use only as directed.

Answer 3

Put spit on your finger and rub the DVD with it, then take a soft cloth and rub it clean.




I don't know what is with the thumbs down. This isn't a joke answer. I do this all of the time and it works great.

Answer 4

Try wiping it off with a very soft, dry cloth?

Answer 5

You can use a banana for scratched discs... no really.

Check out the video in the link below.

Answer 6

Window cleaner and a soft cloth