How to Clean DVDs

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By now, everyone has converted from VHS to DVD, but DVDs require more careful handling that video tapes. If they get dirty, they won't play properly, and if you repeatedly allow dirt and stains to collect, you may have to replace the disc. Read on to learn how to clean DVDs.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Cleaning cloths
Cleaning liquid
Mild detergent

Step1

Handle the disc carefully. Hold it by the edges or even by placing your finger through the center hole.

Step2

Use a soft, clean cloth, especially one designed for CDs and DVDs or even eyeglasses, to wipe off dirt.

Step3

If needed, use a damp cloth with mild detergent to remove stains.

Step4

You can also use a cleaning liquid specifically designed for CDs and DVDs.

Step5

After using a liquid or damp cloth, dry the disc with a lint-free cloth.

Step6

Whether you're using a damp or dry cloth, always wipe in straight lines from the center of the DVD, never in a circular motion.

Tips & Warnings

Keep the disc in its case when it's not being played.
You might want to make a backup copies of your most prized DVDs in case they either get too dirty to play or become cracked.

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Usedtobeme said

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on 1/25/2008 I use alcohol.

reyhaneh said

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on 1/22/2008 thanks for your useful comments it is better that you add videos related to every comments the way videojug site do although, i think your comments cover more fields.try it.

RJS3566 said

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on 1/22/2008 What is the "cleaning liquid"?

Dubtrizzle said

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on 1/22/2008 If you have severly scratched dvd's, (on the bottom side only) you can occasiaonally repair them with car/automotive wax, and then buff them smoothe, however, i only recommend this, if the dvd is beyond being repaired with the method above, in which case the dvd would most likely last long enough to be copied and thats it(the wax would become pliable in a dvd player for the length of a movie), even so there may be parts of the disc that arent fully repairable, and again like i said, this repair method should be tried as last resort before you throw a disc in the trash.. because if it doesnt work, it was headed to the trash can anyways