CD and DVD Disc Cleaning

Why? Dirty CDs can cause read errors or cause CDs to not work at all.

Procedure: Use a cleaning kit or damp clean cotton cloth to clean CDs, DVDs, and other discs. When cleaning a disc wipe against the tracks, starting from the middle of the CD or DVD and wiping towards the outer side as shown in the picture below. Never wipe with the tracks; doing so may put more scratches on the disc.

Tip: If the substance on a CD cannot be removed using water, pure alcohol can also be used.

• Computer CD-ROM and disc drive help and support.