I want to know the safest way to avoid damaging CD's when cleaning the surface.

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Originally Posted by thueo

I want to know the safest way to avoid damaging CD's when cleaning the surface.

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The safest way to avoid damage is by not getting them dirty to begin with. Handle them with forefinger in center and thumb at edge. A damp microfiber optical cloth drawn from center to edge in a radial fashion will clean existing fingerprints or dirt while minimizing the effect of any scratches.