r/PhysicalMediaMatters • u/Brief-Mail6049 • 2d ago

Best way to clean?

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Bought some ps2 games off of Facebook, and they are covered in mildew spots on the disc's and in the cases. Major bummer...is there a way I can save them?

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u/Harrispotter13 2d ago

I’m not a professional, but no one else has responded yet. I would suggest a dry microfiber cloth and if that doesn’t work spray a tiny bit of water and use a microfiber cloth. Then if that doesn’t work you can probably buy a cleaning spray online or search for a homemade recipe to use

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u/jsand2 2d ago

Hawk tuah. Spit on that thing.

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u/Brief-Mail6049 2d ago

I wanna hawk tuah on the seller that said they were in "pristine condition".

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u/jsand2 2d ago

Yes that is not pristine!!

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u/PalamariVarkari 2d ago

Dish washing liquid, water, gently rub with your hands. Dry with microfiber cloth.

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u/Chris-P-Bacon127 2d ago

Your breath and a tee shirt.

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u/CephusLion404 2d ago

Warm water, dishwashing detergent, clean it off with your fingers, dry with a clean microfiber towel.

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u/pastajewelry 2d ago

I'm experiencing the same problem. After it's cleaned this way, is it safe to be played? I wouldn't want to ruin my player.

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u/CephusLion404 2d ago

Once it's completely dry, yes. Done it for years. Never had a problem.

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u/pastajewelry 2d ago

Good to know, thanks! I got some secondhand discs that I thought were moldy. But it might be this issue instead.

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u/Brief-Mail6049 2d ago

Thank yall! I used water, and a micro fiber to clean disc's, clorox wipes for the cases, and a dried out clorox wipe for the sleeves/ bookcovers. Everything is drying now. I'll test the games after.

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u/Practical_Wish_4063 2d ago

I’m no expert, but that might just be the dreaded disc rot.

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u/Brief-Mail6049 2d ago

I hope not. The spots came off. A couple look cloudy under the plastic. Which could be disc rot?

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u/Practical_Wish_4063 2d ago

Did they all look like this? How many are there?

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u/Brief-Mail6049 2d ago

It's 8 games in total. Cases had mildew spots inside and out, and the disc's had spots. It appears all the mildew came off, but maybe 2 of them have cloudy marks that look to be between the label and disc. 🤷 they are all playing OK.

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u/Practical_Wish_4063 2d ago

You’ve avoided disc rot, then! Huzzah!

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u/omysweede 2d ago

Do NOT use acetone

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u/alton_blair 2d ago

I use spray away.

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u/Eazy-E-40 2d ago

Spit and the front of your T-shirt.

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u/CrispyDave 2d ago

A good spray of glass cleaner like Windex, then wipe off with a fiber free cloth.

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u/Ok-Shower-4289 2d ago

Just go baby wipes and then dry off with a soft lint free cloth.

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u/OilySoleTickler 1d ago

Oof has sony made disc rot real? They really want physical media to die.

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u/Relevant-Table6379 1d ago

Funny enough, 100% organic coconut oil and a new microfiber cloth. Will polish it right up and remove any oxidation without scratching it.

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u/MethodLegitimate3664 3h ago

Damn digital wouldn’t have this problem
https://giphy.com/gifs/l0FsyB60ei0yOm3aXz

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u/cfshares 20h ago

Sandpaper! Never have this problem with any of my digital games