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-Long Term Storage Tips for CD / DVD Media
* Blank CD / DVD media selection: The quality of the medium has everything to do with the shelf life of your information. Cheaper qualify discs will yield cheaper discs price, but the content of the disc will be jeopardized.
* Avoid Direct Contact with the Disc’s Surface: Unless your disc is specified designed to be scratch-resistant (with the technology of “hard-coating”), you should avoid touching the disc surface (both the data side and the label side). Try to pick up the disc by placing a finger through the hub hold and grip it with your thumb on the edge of the disc. Try your best to avoid the grease and acids on the skin to damage the discs.
* Storage Protection: Store your disc in CD Jewel Cases to shield it against external forces. Paper Sleeves Cases may sometimes appear to be more convenient, but it does not supple enough protection for the discs. The plasticizers from some plastic sleeves may cause damage to the discs in the long term. Store your discs vertically in a jewel case for maximum lifespan. Avoid dropping or bending of your discs.
* CD / DVD Label Selections: The convenience of using any type of adhesive labels that are not designed for CDs or DVDs can be tempting. However, this can cause damages to the surface of your discs which may also effect the content of your disc. It is best to use CD / DVD labels that are designed for this specific usage.
* Storage Environment and Temperature: Your discs should be stored in a cool and moderately dry environment. Keep your discs away from bright light and direct sunlight. The temperature in 18°C and 40% relative humidity is suitable for long-term storage. When a CD or DVD drive is reading a disc, the temperature is often increased to close to 55°C. Thus, avoid putting your important disc near the running computer or external drives.
Cleaning: When necessary, wipe with a clean cotton fabric to remove dirt, fingerprints, smudges, and liquid splashes from the center of the disc toward the outer edge. You may use window cleaner to do this. Make sure it is NON abrasive. Windex BLUE is fine and even recommended by Netflix for cleaning their rented DVDs.
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