How to properly clean DVDs?

[chulek]

Well, I have a few DVD's with some fingerprints on them, and I was wondering what's the correct way to clean them.

[naripeddi]

kpmedia gave good suggestions on this thread:

http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/medi...ce-repair.html

[kpmedia]

Yep, read this post: http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/medi...html#post19087

In summary, there are only four methods:

• DIY #1 - Soap and water: This is a great method to attempt to clean a DVD.
• DIY #2 - Toothpaste, Brasso, cleaning products, etc: This is a horrible idea.
• DIY #3 - The store-bought disc cleaner (about $50 or less): These are junk, and almost guaranteed to ruin the disc.
• Professional Method: This method re-surfaces the disc.

Read the link for extended details.