Cleaning DVDs
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Cleaning DVDs
Does anyone have any suggestions for a type of brush that can be used to clean DVDs? I want something that will allow me to brush debree away from my DVDs without scratching the coatings on the disc surface. Some people have recommended camel hair brushes, other say the brushes made for camera lenses will work.
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Re: Cleaning DVDs
Originally posted by Mothman
Does anyone have any suggestions for a type of brush that can be used to clean DVDs? I want something that will allow me to brush debree away from my DVDs without scratching the coatings on the disc surface. Some people have recommended camel hair brushes, other say the brushes made for camera lenses will work.
Any suggestions/input?
Does anyone have any suggestions for a type of brush that can be used to clean DVDs? I want something that will allow me to brush debree away from my DVDs without scratching the coatings on the disc surface. Some people have recommended camel hair brushes, other say the brushes made for camera lenses will work.
Any suggestions/input?
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I know what you are talking about, but I was just thinking: it is recommended that when cleaning the lens of cameras and binoculars that you brush away debris before wipping lenses, since wipping a lens with grains of dust or or other materials on it can leave tiny scratches on the lens surface. The same could be true for DVDs.
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Originally posted by Mothman
I know what you are talking about, but I was just thinking: it is recommended that when cleaning the lens of cameras and binoculars that you brush away debris before wipping lenses, since wipping a lens with grains of dust or or other materials on it can leave tiny scratches on the lens surface. The same could be true for DVDs.
I know what you are talking about, but I was just thinking: it is recommended that when cleaning the lens of cameras and binoculars that you brush away debris before wipping lenses, since wipping a lens with grains of dust or or other materials on it can leave tiny scratches on the lens surface. The same could be true for DVDs.
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Re: Ummm...
Originally posted by Mothman
You mean the diapers or the DVDs? Boiling a DVD is a bad idea.
You mean the diapers or the DVDs? Boiling a DVD is a bad idea.
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Re: Re: Ummm...
Originally posted by speedy1961
Actually, boiling a DVD is the best way to clean all debris off it. Do a search and you should find a few threads concerning this method.
Actually, boiling a DVD is the best way to clean all debris off it. Do a search and you should find a few threads concerning this method.
My question is this: Wouldn't the excessive heat from the boiling process cause the glue between data layers to give way and cause delamination?
I'm certainly no expert, but I would be very careful about putting my DVDs in boiling water.
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You only boil for 1 - 2 minutes, remove with tongs and lay on clean surface to air cool.
If I hadn't tried it myself and gotten great results, I would not advocate it either.
Some folks use Colgate to repair DVD scratches. I kid you not!
If I hadn't tried it myself and gotten great results, I would not advocate it either.
Some folks use Colgate to repair DVD scratches. I kid you not!
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Originally posted by speedy1961
You only boil for 1 - 2 minutes, remove with tongs and lay on clean surface to air cool.
If I hadn't tried it myself and gotten great results, I would not advocate it either.
Some folks use Colgate to repair DVD scratches. I kid you not!
You only boil for 1 - 2 minutes, remove with tongs and lay on clean surface to air cool.
If I hadn't tried it myself and gotten great results, I would not advocate it either.
Some folks use Colgate to repair DVD scratches. I kid you not!
Imagine what McGuyver could do with a Q-tip and a tube of toothpaste.