How to Clean DVDs

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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cleaning cloths
• Cleaning liquid
• Mild detergent

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

[Usedtobeme]

on 1/25/2008 I use alcohol.

[reyhaneh]

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]

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

[Dubtrizzle]

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

[MastersQuill]

on 1/22/2008 Thanks for the tip. What about cleaning the DVD player? Is that essential and how often?