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Title: Microfiber lens cloth for CD cleaning?
Post by: rpf on 15 Oct 2010, 09:42 pm

So, does anyone know if you can use a microfiber camera lens/screen cloth to lightly clean CDs of fingerprints and dust?

I went to four stores today (Micro Center, Best Buy, Office Max and RadioShack) looking for CD wipes and none stocked them; just scratch removal kits.  :evil:

Title: Re: Microfiber lens cloth for CD cleaning?
Post by: srb on 15 Oct 2010, 10:49 pm

Quote from: rpf on 15 Oct 2010, 09:42 pm

So, does anyone know if you can use a microfiber camera lens/screen cloth to lightly clean CDs of fingerprints and dust?

They would be perfect.  If the fingerprints or smudges are particularly stubborn or oily, use a damp one immediately followed by a dry one.
 
Steve

Title: Re: Microfiber lens cloth for CD cleaning?
Post by: Delta Wave on 15 Oct 2010, 11:05 pm

All we ever used at the CD factory(s) was 99% isopropyl alcohol and cotton pads. You can use a good, fine diamond mirror polish and cotton balls to fix any minor surface scuffs and/or scratches. then just wipe it off with alcohol and cotton. Regular isopropyl alcohol   (70%) won't work, you need the 99% "microprocessor grade" stuff to not leave a residue or film behind.

Title: Re: Microfiber lens cloth for CD cleaning?
Post by: saisunil on 15 Oct 2010, 11:43 pm

You could get one from an optical / eye store ...
 
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Title: Re: Microfiber lens cloth for CD cleaning?
Post by: rpf on 16 Oct 2010, 03:28 am

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Microfiber lens cloth for CD cleaning?
Post by: Stu Pitt on 19 Oct 2010, 12:59 am

I use mircofiber lens clothes for my CDs.

My preferred cleaning regimen -

Spray with Pledge Anti-Static, wipe with microfiber cloth, then lightly buff with a dry microfiber cloth.  It's a very big improvement.  New CDs improve a decent amount, but older ones really improve.