DVD cleaning wipes

[fairkatrina]

I've been using some cleaning wipes I got from Virgin on my DVDs because a couple have started to skip, and they have left a powdery film over the DVD. How do I remove it without wrecking the disc?

[fo3nix]

Depends what the substance is, but get some isopropyl alcohol (the normal CD cleaning stuff you get from record shops), and a lint-free cloth, and clean it like that. It's good for cleaning anyway, and removes most things from the surface without damaging it.

[dagmarswen]

Luke warm water with a little washing up liquid using a soft cloth. No circular motions (like on a record), just keep going in one direction.

Dry with another cloth (no tissues or kitchen paper as these can scratch).

[Mortartube]

It's usually recommended that you wipe from the centre of the disc to the outer edge, when cleaning.

[jacmar]

In future why no try this method when the DVD start to slip - I took 4 into the local video shop for the same thing - he promply pulled out a tin of "MR. SHEEN" polish and lint free cloth and polished - one way only- not circular motion - and in 10 minutes as good as new!! Ive tried it since then and bingo it works every time!

[Toleman]

i second 'mortartube'. The cd is read exactly the same as a record is, and you are advised to clean it from the centre outwards. Don't have a reason though

[fairkatrina]

Thanks all!