I have a large collection of audio cd's (about 2000) and dvd's (about 1400). I live in a tropical country and the discs get spotted with mould if not played often. Obviously having so many they can't be played regularly. I have been to every store and they only sell lens cleaner for the devices but its my actual discs I need to clean. Is there a simple way I can clean them myself and also without scratching them. Would water and a cloth work or alcohol and a cloth. All suggestions are welcome.
warm water(soft conditioned water) using a 100% cotton cloth would work fine. wiping from the center out in a straight line. don't wipe in a circle
If you can locate an inexpensive Radial CD/DVD Cleaner 91% Isopropyl alcohol That should work also To keep them clean Normally Though I'm not Familair with the mold issue personally so I can't vouch for it in that aspect ! You Want a Radial Cleaner That has a Round O shaped Cleaning Pad also . Many have a Small Bean shaped pad and these will scratch your disc !!!These cleaners are usually available anywere Accessories are sold ! and can be fairly inexpensive ! And the 91% isopropyl alcohol you can get at the drug store !
Spit and a napkin....just kidding! I typically use the same solution i clean my glasses with and the same cloth provided to clean my glasses with, and like Zoso said, wipe from the center out in a straight line.
Hell I use store bought isopropyl alcohol and paper towels gently wiping but not in a circle. I believe the data is written in a circle much like a vinyl records were stamped, is the reason to wipe across the data not with it. JM2C
