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My way of avoiding dirt on lens is to use a soft cosmetic 'blush' brush on every DVD or CD I play

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Smelly_Socks

In Reply to: RE: Laser Lens Cleaning posted by Dryginger2 on June 25, 2016 at 16:42:13

There are old illustrations of the surface gap for optical pickups, and then objects like a particle of tobacco smoke, a human hair etc. The gap is TINY compared to the object.. Some too small to really see.

So, for me, I brush off EVERY CD or DVD just before use. Both sides..
I have a pile of brushes I bought for this.
The easiest to find are women's cosmetic blush brushes. They can be very soft, plush, and well made.
I own about four of them laying around all my optical player boxes.
I use one EVERY single time I place the CD or DVD in the player. No exceptions.

Follow Ups:

Has it worked? - MannyE 15:48:14 07/05/16 (1)
I see dust getting in the player no matter what you do to the disc. But I guess compared to whatever wanders in through the vents, slot, etc. isn't as much as putting a dusty CD in there can...
- RE: Has it worked? - Dryginger2 20:30:13 07/06/16 (0)
  Manny,
  
  Have extended applying 'Memorex OptiClean Cleaning Solution' from the laser lens to the metal around it, the inside of aluminum cover of the drive unit not far above it and to the label side of CDs and DVDs (before attaching the Marigo Audio Ultimate Mat) for its anti-static propoerties. That does further boost sound dynamics and video color a bit. Not sure this answers your question as have not used my straight optical cleaner for lack of reference to anti-static properties.
  
  Dry Ginger

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