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How to Make Your Own CD Cleaning Fluid

CD technology is new enough that experts disagree about how to clean CDs without causing damage or degrading sound quality. Nearly everyone agrees CDs need to be cleaned.

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    Difficulty:
    Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Dishwashing Detergent
      • 1

        Distill or filter tap water, or use bottled water.

      • 2

        Put a drop of dishwashing detergent and lots of the purified water (around a quart) in a large bowl.

      • 3

        Thoroughly mix the solution.

      • 4

        Read "How to Clean CDs" for instructions on using the solution.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Make sure to remove all the solution from the CD by drying with a soft, lint-free cloth. Dry by wiping from the center of the CD outward, NOT in a circular motion.

    • This solution will work on audio CDs, CD-ROM discs and DVDs.

    • Commercial CD cleaning fluids might be safer to use.

    • Any commercial or homemade product that successfully cleans CDs might leave a residue that will cause sonic degradation or long-term erosion.

    • Alcohol, abrasive cleaners, petroleum-based products, ammonia, commercial plastic cleaners and Armor All will damage CDs.

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    Comments

    • jocky Sep 03, 2007
      I sometimes use,toothpaste or the deodrant to clean the c.d.'s and they too work well.
    • jocky Sep 03, 2007
      I sometimes use,toothpaste or the deodrant to clean the c.d.'s and they too work well.
    • Ktownnana Sep 02, 2007
      My grandson uses a white crayon to cover the scratches on his DVD's. I don't know if this would work on a CD, but I've seen it work on his DVDs. Just lightly color the scratched places on your DVD with the white crayon and it plays like a brand new DVD.
    • Feb 02, 2006
      Put lotion on the CD, rub until CD is covered, then wipe clean with a soft towel from center to outside edge, not in circles.
    • Feb 02, 2006
      Put lotion on the CD, rub until CD is covered, then wipe clean with a soft towel from center to outside edge, not in circles.

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