Facts on CD Scratches

Tip 1 - HOW TO: Use a banana to fix a scratched CD or DVD

A few weeks ago, we published an article describing several techniques to help you repair a scratched CD or DVD. Here's another method to add to your arsenal in

Tip 2 - Quickly Remove Scratches From CDs and DVDs

Here are the results of my exploration to remove scratches from my CDs and DVDs, complete with my own experience with each remedy.
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Tip 3 - How to Clean or Repair Scratched DVDs CDs and Game Discs

Some do it yourself solutions for cleaning or repairing dirty or scratched DVDs, CDs and game discs using common household products.
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Tip 4 - Clean a scratched CD or DVD with a banana

You already know you can smooth a scratched optical disc with toothpaste, Pledge or Brasso, but if you don't have any of those around the house, turn to your fruit bowl. After the jump, watch a short video demonstration of how to rub a scratched CD or DVD smooth with a banana, its peel and some glass cleaner. MacGyver Tip: Smooth a scratched DVD with Pledge MacGyver Tip: Smooth a scratched DVD with Pledge MacGyver Tip: Smooth a scratched DVD with Pledge Last night at a critical point in the movie, DVD Player stopped short and said, "Error reading … Read more Read more
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Tip 5 - How To Remove DVD Scratches With a Banana — Home Hacks

Scratches on discs happen. After one of our favorite DVDs started to skip after receiving a few too many scratches we started to look for a solution to salvage it. Sure there are DVD scratch removal devices that you can buy, but why waste money when there is a solution to be found right in our own homes? Using toothpaste, a banana, a rag and window cleaner we will show you how to remove scratches from a DVD and with any luck the unplayable will become playable.