| Optical disks (CD/DVD) are arguably the most | | | | Use cleaning agents meant for optical disks. Ever tried |
| popular type of storage media. For any purpose, be it | | | | one of these? There are a number of 'cleaning' |
| for media storage, documents, games, etc. these | | | | products available meant to get your disk in working |
| optical disks maybe used. This is mainly due to their | | | | condition again, and for the most part they do a |
| large storage capacities, portability and durability. | | | | good job, make sure you select a reputed brand and |
| However their use can be rendered useless after | | | | follow the instructions on the cleansing process |
| just a few damages on the surface. | | | | exactly as given with the product. |
| Don't be too disheartened though, there maybe still | | | | Use toothpaste! Believe it or not, toothpaste is a |
| hope, while your disk may seem unreadable, there | | | | great way to get your Cd's and DVDs in working |
| are in fact very efficient methods to get your disk | | | | condition again. Apply it on the disk surface, use a |
| working again. | | | | clean, delicate cloth and wipe the surface and gently |
| Use water While this may seem very matter of fact | | | | wash it with water after wards. It could get your |
| and also seem a bad idea to some, this is indeed a | | | | optical disk in working condition. |
| good method to get your disk working again. Optical | | | | The above methods are the most frequently used |
| disks maybe rendered useless due to dust | | | | and efficient methods to get your optical disks in |
| sometimes, and the use of water, and wiping the | | | | working condition again, while these methods don't |
| surface delicately after wards can get your disk | | | | guarantee that it would get your disks in working |
| working again. | | | | condition again, they are well worth the try. |