Option One: The Toothpaste Method
What you need:
Non-gel toothpaste.Baking soda (optional; can be already in the toothpaste or can be mixed in).Warm water.Wet and dry microfiber cloths.
Option Two: The Polishing Product Method
What you need:
A rubbing product such as 3M, Pledge furniture polish, Turtle Wax metal polish, or Novus Plastic CleanerWet and dry microfiber clothsWarm water
Option Three: The Wax Method
What you need:
A waxing product: Vaseline (petroleum jelly), lip balm, liquid car wax, or furniture waxA dry microfiber cloth
Option Four: The Peanut Butter Method
If you don’t have the supplies to perform the previous methods, you can use peanut butter to fix a scratched CD. What you need:
Peanut butterWet and dry microfiber clothsWarm water
Option Five: The Banana Method
This is the weirdest method that may work temporarily for minor smudges or scratches. This probably won’t work for deeper or extensive scratches. Consider the previously discussed options before trying this one. What you need:
A peeled fresh banana (don’t throw out the peel)A dry cotton or microfiber clothWarm water or glass cleaner
CD Repair Kits
If you are cautious about repairing scratched CDs yourself, and you don’t mind spending a little cash, you can opt to use a CD repair kit or specific CD cleaning solutions. Depending on the kit or solution, it may both clean your CDs and repair minor surface scratches.
