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Scratched Disks are a regular problem. The content is there, it just can not be read by the laser because a few etchings from a gravelly driveway or counter-top have distorted the plastic. As you're in the kitchen, why not avoid a chemical DVD repair kit and instead go with this tech home remedy: the banana CD scratch fix.
Bananas are a common fruit, high in potassium and carbohydrates. But who knew they could also repair plastic surfaces? Here is how it functions. The major problem with a scratched Disc is a blemish - an abrasion that has made the plastic not smooth any longer. When the laser hits the scratch, it bounces everywhere and the Disk skips and here is where the banana scratch remover comes into play.
The banana CD scratch remover is a wonderful tool for this task, as a banana combines a soft, wet paste ( banana flesh) with a smooth, waxy scrubber ( peel). Keep reading for the details. Step one is to locate a banana. Ripe is better, but any one will do. Step two is to peel the banana and remove a piece which you could hold in your hand.
Take this part and rub it in circular motion around the CD or DVD. The plastic will get messy, but that's ok. Next, once there's a slight residue or buildup on plastic, take the peel and use it to 'polish' the Disc. With small circular motions and some wider paths which go around the entire disk, use the peel to lightly smush the banana against the cracks. The banana & wax mixture will assist even out the surface.
Clean-up is obviously key here, thus take a damp, non-abrasive cloth and remove the banana residue. Then wipe clean and dry with soft, un-moistened cloth. With toothpaste and some other remedies, the banana trick is rumored to be effective. It's worth a shot for some cents and to avoid a trip to the music store to buy some chemical cleaner.
