Cleaning cd players

I don't know if it is the best way, but I use the Parasound PerfectImage 20/20 which is a cd disc with a little brush surface that runs for about 15 seconds on your transport. I don't use it very often, though. As far as cleaning the discs themselves I have used Optrix with success. One tip I would highly recommend is a particular wipe, (with whatever cleaner Albert Porter tells us to use.) [:)] It is the Kimwipes EX-L from Kimberly-Clark. This is described as a "delicate task wiper" and is used often in camera and microscope lens cleanings. I recommend this particular type as some other Kimwipe products leave lint behind which you have to blow off. The EX-L leaves no lint. Maybe you can get this from a local camera shop? Happy cleaning. Charlie

I also would like to clean my CD player soon and will follow this thread, so no advice on that, but what I use on my CD's are (i)clear (fusion 5) lens cleaning cloths from my eye doctor. They are formulated for specially coated lenses such as mine and do a great job on CD's as well. They also seem to control static.

As far as cleaning CDs, I have for years done this with warm water, the tiniest drop of dishwashing liquid, a smooth fingertip, then rinse with distilled water & dry with a lint-free, soft cloth very gently & minimally. If anyone thinks this is wrong, tell me why. I haven't had any problems or scratches from this technique when I am very careful.