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I’d heard all about miracle-working products that could repair damaged compact discs. I’d squeeze bottles of the latest gunk onto a scratch-laden disc, buff it with a cloth and test the results — only ...

Clean the disc: cotton, alcohol, and… toothpaste? Start by cleaning the disc with a soft cotton cloth dampened in alcohol or a window-cleaning solution. Be sure to wipe the disc gently from the center ...