Scratches are the most common problem faced by everyone who uses CD's or DVD's because
after a CD or a DVD gets scratched it becomes difficult to access the data from the disk. Scratches can happen due to a number of reasons; it may be due to rough handling or it may simply be due to the normal wear and tear. Whatever may be the reason here is an article that will show you how to fix a scratched CD or DVD. The scratches in the CD or DVD can easily be removed by cleaning it properly.
Clean the scratched CD with the help of a damp cloth but do not use a wet cloth as it can damage the CD by causing further damage. Avoid using a rough cloth for cleaning the CD. Clothes that are used for cleaning eye glasses or other type of lenses are most suitable for cleaning the CD as it is very smooth and it does not damage the CD.
An important point to be noted is that, always wipe the CD in a straight line and never wipe it in a circular motion. Wiping it in a circular pattern can cause further damage to the CD. And if the CD gets damaged too much then it might become difficult to recover the data and data loss may occur.
Now for fixing the scratch you can either use white tooth paste or a polish or any kind of cleaner made out of plastic. Find the areas that have the scratches by placing the CD in sun light (avoid direct sunlight) or near any other source of light at a slightly tilted angle so that the scratches are clearly visible.
Use the cleaning agents only on these scratches so you can avoid the risk of any damage to other parts of the CD. These cleaning agents can be harsh on the CD so wipe the scratches gently.
Try to avoid the house hold chemicals for cleaning the CD as they are harsh on the CD. Try to purchase a compact disk repair kit so that further damages to the CD are prevented and hence data losses can be avoided. These compact disk repair kits are available in the internet and can be purchased from websites like Amazon and e-bay. These repair kits can also be purchased from your local music store. The repair kit is not very expensive and can be purchased easily by everyone.
These repair kits will contain special wipes and cleaning solutions specifically designed for cleaning CD's to avoid data losses. These repair kits can help you to remove scratches almost completely and can make your compact disk work like new. But be sure that all the cleaning agents and repair kits are kept out of reach of children.
By following these simple steps you can easily fix a scratched CD or DVD and avoid all the problems related with data losses.