It’s amazing how much media a CD can store. It’s not unusual for people today to purchase a blank disk and record music or files or copy a movie in it. Even so, CD RWs and other media storage devices like it do not last forever. Eventually those CD media will get scratches on them, and when this happens, it’s very likely that they will no longer work. In the case of blank media, they will no longer be able to store data.
Scratches on CDs and other disks can be quite a problem, but you’ll be surprised to know that there are effective methods to get rid of these annoying scratches.
Begin by cleaning the disc’s surface. Put the disc under running, (preferably) warm water. Using a liquid soap or a mild detergent, soap the CD media to remove the grime and other stains. Remember this: when rubbing, rub the disc from the center going out. If you use a circular motion, you’ll be putting in more scratches, instead of taking them out.
When you’re done, rinse the soapy disc and remove the excess water by shaking the CD or DVD. Air dry it, and inspect the disc afterwards. You can also try reading the disc in your DVD player or your PC, to see if it’s working.
If it still won’t read, you need to try some more polishing techniques. First, try removing the scratches with a banana peel. Get the peeling and rub it on the CD or DVD’s surface. Just as the previous instruction, rub it from the center going inward. Make sure you scrub the heavy scratches well. An alternative for the banana peel is toothpaste.
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