How to Clean a PS4 Disc

Oftentimes, cleaning off any dust or debris that may be stuck on the disc is enough to get it working again. The best thing to use is a microfiber cloth. You could also use a lens cloth designed for eye glasses. Other types of cloth, including paper towels and clothing, are more likely to scratch the disc, so don't try to use your shirt. Hold onto the edges of the disc, turning it so the reflective side is facing up. Starting in the center, move the cloth in a straight line toward the edges. Continue working around the disc until you've wiped the entire surface. Be careful not to leave any dust or fingerprints. Never wipe in a circle or you could actually damage the disc. If the disc is very dirty, mix equal parts of water and isopropyl alcohol. Dampen a microfiber cloth in it, then wipe the disc from the center to the edges until it looks clean. You could also use lens or disc cleaning wipes, which are basically microfiber pads with a special cleaning solution made with isopropyl alcohol.

The safest and most effective way is to mail the disc to a repair service. They'll have resurfacing machines that can remove light scratches preventing a PS4 disc from working. However, there are some things you can try at home to get the scratches out. You can try a handheld scratch remember and put the disc in the machine, then turn it on so it begins spinning the disc. The machine will grind off a layer of the reflective coating and remove shallow scratches. You could also try using toothpaste. Cover the scratch with a small amount of toothpaste and use your finger or a microfiber cloth to gently rub it in from the center to the side of the disc. Keep rubbing the disc for about 1 minute to ensure it is removed. Then, rinse the disc off under lukewarm water to remove the toothpaste. Once it's completely dry, try putting the disc in your PS4 to see if it works.

Ah, scratches. The bane of every gamer. If they're deep enough, they can prevent your PS4 from being able to read it. That means you may not be able to play the game. However, the good news is that a scratched disc doesn't actually damage your PS4 in any way. Scratches just affect your console's ability to read the disc. So, you can try removing the scratches and testing it out in your PS4 as many times as you want without any harmful effects. One simple at-home option is to use toothpaste. Cover the scratch with a small amount of toothpaste and use your finger or a cloth to rub it into the disc, working from the center to the side of the disc. Then, rinse it off under lukewarm water and make sure it's fully dry before you test it out in your PS4.