Can I wash a CD?

I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the gutter (ok;
the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read files but would
like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be ruined?...

thanks.

Use a mild detergent and don't scrub. wipe with a soft cloth, don't scratch
it and it should be fine.
Martin

"Rigo" <micuentade@correo.com> wrote in message
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>I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the gutter
>(ok;
> the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read files but would
> like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be ruined?...
>
> thanks.
>
>

"Rigo" <micuentade@correo.com> wrote in message
news:ubFCtQQ4FHA.3880@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
|I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the gutter
(ok;
| the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read files but would
| like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be ruined?...
|
| thanks.
|


No problem. I routinely wash the gunk encrusted discs checked out from the
children's section of the public library. A drop of liquid dish soap, warm
water, soft cloth.

--
Doug

I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
I was just trying to help.
Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
advice herein.
No warranty is expressed or implied.
Your mileage may vary.
See store for details.

Remove shoes to E-mail.

thanks: washed it, no problem!...

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"HillBillyBuddhist" <hillbillybuddhist@shoesgmail.com> escribió en el
mensaje news:%23hJBxDT4FHA.744@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> "Rigo" <micuentade@correo.com> wrote in message
> news:ubFCtQQ4FHA.3880@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> |I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the gutter
> (ok;
> | the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read files but
would
> | like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be ruined?...
> |
> | thanks.
> |
>
>
> No problem. I routinely wash the gunk encrusted discs checked out from the
> children's section of the public library. A drop of liquid dish soap, warm
> water, soft cloth.
>
> --
> Doug
>
> I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
> I was just trying to help.
> Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
> advice herein.
> No warranty is expressed or implied.
> Your mileage may vary.
> See store for details.
>
> Remove shoes to E-mail.
>
>

thanks: did that; no problem!...

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"Martmcd" <.> escribió en el mensaje
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> Use a mild detergent and don't scrub. wipe with a soft cloth, don't
scratch
> it and it should be fine.
> Martin
>
> "Rigo" <micuentade@correo.com> wrote in message
> news:ubFCtQQ4FHA.3880@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the gutter
> >(ok;
> > the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read files but
would
> > like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be ruined?...
> >
> > thanks.
> >
> >
>
>

Rigo wrote:
> I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the
> gutter (ok; the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read
> files but would like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be
> ruined?...
>
> thanks.

To add to what others have already said.
CD's should be dried in a light circular motion.
DVD's should be dried from the center hole outward.

--
Mike Pawlak

Yes! use a mild soap and only wash in the direction of the center to outside
edge. DO NOT use circular or up and down strokes. Use a soft cloth, such as a
T shirt. and be gentle so as NOT to scratch.
But if it IS SCRATCHED go to Radio Shack and pick up the CD
cleaner/Polish. Use the supplied soft Q-tips and apply the Wax, keep rubbing
until Wax is totally dry and about gone, wipe clean with the supplied cloth
and all the scratches are GONE. I have used it to eliminate some pretty big
scratches.
The main reason sratches don't bother Music CDs as much as DATA CDs is
that most Audio CD players use a Tri-Spot Laser to read the data, that means
it reads data before, at and after and if there is a scratch, it will read
the data before the scratch and after and bridge the data together, with
Music it is hardly noticeable, with Data itf a portion of the file is
unreadavble, the whole program could be rendered USELESS. So ALWAYS beware of
scratching, regardless.
--
I Have forgotten so much of what I once knew.
"A Stranger is a Friend you haven''t met yet."


"Rigo" wrote:

> I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the gutter (ok;
> the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read files but would
> like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be ruined?...
>
> thanks.
>
>
>

"Rigo" <micuentade@correo.com> wrote in message
news:ubFCtQQ4FHA.3880@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl
> I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the
> gutter (ok; the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read
> files but would like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be
> ruined?...
>
> thanks.

Only use soft cloth. Never use paper or tissue.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
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On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:56:24 -0500, "MAP" <mikepawlak2REM@OVEhotmail.com> spewed
forth these words of wisdom:


>To add to what others have already said.
>CD's should be dried in a light circular motion.
>DVD's should be dried from the center hole outward.

CDs should also be wiped from the center hole outward.

--
Galley's Music Scene
A different music topic every weekday
http://www.GalleysMusicScene.com/

In news:ubFCtQQ4FHA.3880@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
Rigo <micuentade@correo.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

> I accidentaly dropped a CD (with both mp3 and data files) in the
> gutter (ok; the toilet!), and dried it up and palys well and can read
> files but would like to wash it clean! is this a bad idea? can it be
> ruined?...
>
> thanks.

And...

You shoulda washed it before trying to play it? Now you may have gotten that
muck inside of your CD player?

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/

"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."

Sherlock Holmes