Also, be sure to hold onto the outer edges of the video game disc as you clean -- grasping it any other way will just add fingerprint smudges to your already smeared or scratched-up disc.
This cleaning method will buff out smudges and some small scratches, but if your game is badly damaged, you're going to have to break out the big guns. In this case, that's toothpaste. Yes, you heard that right -- we said toothpaste.
Cleaning your scratched game with toothpaste is a long-standing Internet rumor that actually works … if you do it right! First, squeeze a moderate amount of toothpaste a little more than you'd place onto your toothbrush and evenly rub it onto the disc in straight lines from the center to the edge.
Remember what we said about forgoing circular wiping motions? Leave on the paste for about five minutes or so, then off wash the disc with warm water until all the solution has been removed. Dry off your game with a clean, soft cloth, and you should be back in front of the TV, controller in hand, in no time.
Of course, this technique isn't foolproof, and extremely deep scratches may be unbeatable and force you to restart with another copy of the game. You can also always pick up a specialized disc-cleaning tool or machine. If the labeled side is clearly dirty, you can use this same method — but be extremely careful, as wiping the labeled side too vigorously can destroy the data on some game discs. Wipe the disc surface from the center outward with the wet cloth.
Gently wipe the disc with the wet cloth, starting from the center hole and moving in a straight, short line to the rim. Repeat until the entire disc has been wiped. Never move the cloth in circles around the disc, as this can damage it.
Repeat with the dry area. Wipe the same side of the disc a second time. This time, use the dry portion of the cloth to remove moisture.
Take care to use the same straight strokes, from the center of the disc outward. Dry wiping is more likely to scratch the disc than wet, so be extra gentle during this step. Wait two minutes before testing. Put the disc down with the reflective side face-up. Wait at least two minutes to allow the remaining moisture to evaporate.
Once the disc is completely dry, put the disc into the disc drive of your game console or computer and check whether the problem is fixed. If there are still problems, try the other methods below. If your other games also won't run, clean your disc drive.
Method 2. Understand the risk. Most game disc manufacturers do not recommend using anything but water, but that's not always going to get the job done. These alternatives below are listed with the safest methods at the top, increasing in risk as you move down the list. Always use gently motions when cleaning to reduce the chance of scratches. Mail your disc to a repair service. If you aren't prepared to risk damage, search online for a mail-in disc repair service in your country.
These services may have buffing machines or cleaning products that are not commercially available. Remove fingerprints and grease with rubbing alcohol. This method will not repair scratches, but should remove grease stains. Apply a dab of isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth, and rub the disc from the center to the rim.
Carefully wipe off moisture with a dry cloth with the same motions, then let sit for two minutes so it is completely dry. Since dry cloths can cause scratches, some disc owners prefer to let the disc air-dry for half an hour or more instead. Purchase a disc cleaner spray. If the game still won't boot up, purchase a "disc repair" product in spray bottle form and follow the instructions on the packaging to clean the disc.
Using a disc repair buffing wheel or other machine that comes with the disc repair product is highly discouraged, as these can cause damage. Use a non-whitening, non-tartar-control toothpaste.
Toothpaste is slightly abrasive, and can polish off scratches with low risk of causing more damage. Apply the toothpaste as you would water or rubbing alcohol, as described above. The toothpaste must be in paste form. Don't use a gel, liquid or powder. Select a safe polish. If toothpaste doesn't work, you can move on to plastic polish, furniture polish, or metal polish.
These are also slightly abrasive, but because they are not intended for game discs, there is a higher risk of damage. Always check the ingredients list for "solvents," "petroleum," or petroleum based products before using, as these can dissolve through the CD and destroy it.
If it smells like kerosene or gasoline, don't use it. Use at your own risk. Use a clear wax. Deep scratches can be filled in by gently applying a clear wax, then buffing it in with a clean, dry cloth moving in straight lines from the center outward. Method 3. Blow out dust. Use a handheld air bulb to gently blow out dust from the drive. A can of compressed air will also work, but could cause damage to delicate drives. Purchase a laser lens cleaner. If your game console or computer won't play a brand new, scratch-free disc, you may need to clean or repair its disc drive.
A laser lens cleaner will only remove dust, not grease or caked-on dirt, but it's easy to use and worth a try. Typically, this comes in two parts: a disc to be inserted into the drive, and a bottle of liquid to drip onto the disc beforehand. Clean the lens. If the steps above don't work, and you don't want to take the drive to a professional repair shop, you'll need to disassemble the drive and clean the lens.
If your device is still under warranty, be aware that this will likely void any chance of getting a replacement or free repair from the manufacture. If you're prepared to take the risk, follow these steps: Shut off the device and unplug it.
Disassemble the drive using a screwdriver. To get scratches out possibly not divits or vary deep scratches I've used a fine car finish buffing compound it works fairly well if you have a lot of surface scratches and you don't have any cd cleaner. But may leave some rings which the thoothpaste could get out? Even with some of the rings from buffing it can be read again and doesn't seem to affect the reading. Hey if its meant for making the finish on your car look new which can be a plastic bumper why not a cd?
Use Brasso - I've done it and it works required a lot patience on my very heavily scratched Electric Larryland L. I use dish detergent to clean CDs.
The goal is simply to remove oils left by fingers. The mild detergent does this beautifully. Toothpaste tends to contain abrasives which would not be good on a CD.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction. Introduction: How to Clean a CD. By tomonto Follow. More by the author:. More About tomonto ». This is the more common method to cleaning a CD.
First, the materials you will need: anti static cloth if possible CD cleaner optional water If it's not possible to get an anti static cloth a fine cloth or very fine tissue will do.
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