How Do You Fix Scratched Cds?
CDs have become the standard playback medium for music since they hit the market in 1982. But with progress came trouble. The music quality was far better than the outdated cassette tape, but the CDs could be scratched and end up not playing music at all. The world has progressed and made CD scratch removers and cleaners, but they can often cost you more than you’d like to pay. Luckily there is a way to get rid of those pesky scratches using a few common household products. Fix Scratched CDs Step 1 Ensure that your CD is not just dirty. Clean it by dipping a soft cloth into some isopropyl alcohol gently wipe the surface. Make sure to hold the CD by its center hole. Do not touch the surface. Step 2 Try the CD in a different CD player or computer drive if the problem persists after cleaning. If you end up with the same result, your CD most likely needs more than just a cleaning to fix it. Step 3 Polish the CD with toothpaste. Use a cotton swab to do this. Rub the toothpaste covered swab
