How to Clean & Repair Scratches on a DVD

Using Pledge

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  Lay your DVD on a flat surface with the scratched surface facing up.

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  Take a can of brand-name furniture polish and spray it onto the DVD's scratched surface.

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  Rub the pledge onto the DVD using a soft cloth. Do so in a circular motion until you cover the entire surface (scratches and all) of the DVD with a layer of wax.

Using Toothpaste

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  Lay your DVD on a flat surface with the scratched surface facing up.

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  Put a smear of toothpaste onto a soft cloth.

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  Rub the toothpaste onto the DVD's surface in a circular motion until most of the scratches have disappeared.

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  Clean the toothpaste residue off with water and let it air dry.

Using a Banana

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  Lay your DVD on a flat surface with the scratched surface facing up.

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  Rub the inside of a banana peel onto the DVD's surface in a circular motion.

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  Take a clean cloth and rub the waxy banana residue into the scratches on the DVD.

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  Clean the DVD with water or glass cleaner and let it air dry.