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How to Stop Skipping CDs and DVDs

Use detergent and lukewarm water with a soft cloth to clean DVDs and CDs.

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If a CD or DVD skips or won’t play in a machine that plays other discs flawlessly, cleaning the disc may solve the problem. Disc cleaning kits are available, but all you really need is lukewarm water, a few drops of dish detergent, and a soft, lint-free rag. If the disc still misbehaves after the cleaning, examine it for scratches. Electronics stores carry repair kits ($15) to remove minor scratches from CDs and DVDs.

From The Family Handyman - July 2005

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