Top Ten Tips to Keep Optical Discs in Good Health

Ten disc care tips to keep your discs looking and working like new.

Verona, WI (PRWEB) October 5, 2006 -- Compact Discs have been in exsistence for almost 35 years. With over 45 billion discs in circulation today, almost every household has a private media collection. So how can we prolong the life of our favorite music, movie & game libraries? In an effort to illuminate disc care, DiscDefender, LLC has applied ten basic health principles to the preservation of optical media.

Tip #1 – Reminiscent of our personal hygiene practices, dirt & grime should be removed from the outer surface of our discs as well. However, rather than soap & a loofah, the use of isopropyl alcohol (or a CD cleaning solution) along with a clean microfiber cloth is recommended for optical disc cleaning.

Tip #2 – When cleaning a disc, begin wiping in a straight line from the center to the outer edge. Akin to the care used while washing our face to prevent wrinkles, this gentle motion helps to fend off any accidental scratches in the data track.

Tip #3 – Just as good posture is recommended to prevent curvature of the spine, it is best to store discs in an upright position to avoid warping.

Tip #4 – Prolonged exposure to the sun can be detrimental to our skin. It also damages discs by breaking down their dye. Avoid direct sunlight whenever possible.

Tip #5 – Exteme hot or cold temperatures have a negative impact on our body. Similarly, discs don’t respond well to high heat or humidity. In fact, ideal storage temperatures for discs are between 39 degrees F and 68 degrees F with 20-50% relative humidity.

Tip #6 – We safeguard our hands from the elements with gloves, so why not add an extra layer of protection to our discs by applying a DiscDefender to the play side? This clear film will defend against unwanted damage and scratches during both play and storage. To learn more go to www.discdefender.com.

Tip #7 – We take great care to lift heavy objects properly to avoid injury, but do we pick up a disc by lifting it straight up from its storage place? Sliding a disc across any surface can create scratches, causing the disc to skip.

Tip #8 – While flexing may be good for our biceps, it is harmful to our discs. Flexing can cause damage to the disc’s reflective layer.

Tip#9 – When lifting excessive amounts of weight, you may actually cause micro tears in your muscles. In a similar manner, when you use extreme pressure to remove a disc from its case, the center hub may crack - potentially shattering during use.

Tip #10 – Contact with certain chemicals can harm our skin; likewise, exposure to certain chemical compounds can damage our discs. Use a water or alcohol based pen when labeling discs to avoid damage to the reflective layer.

By applying these ten basic health principles to disc care, our media collections can maintain their youthful appearance even longer than we do.

About DiscDefender, LLC

DiscDefender, LLC is a pioneering technology company that specializes in the protection and enhancements of optical discs. To learn more go to www.discdefender.com.

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