How to Safely Clean Your PS5 Games
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- 23 Feb 2023
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Scratching your PS5 disk could spell disaster for your game. But what happens if it gets dirty? The smartest option when caring for your games is to avoid touching the shiny side of your disks at all. But sometimes dust, fingerprints, and other debris can build up on the surface and eventually lead to the console not being able to read the disk properly.
In this case, touching the video game disk is completely unavoidable. But by following the instructions below, you can clean any disk safely without scratching or damaging it in the process.
What Happens if I Scratch My Game Disk?
For PS5 games, the data is stored in the shiny metallic surface of the disk. This is then protected by a thin plastic coating. If you scratch your disk, and it penetrates through to the layer in which the data is stored, that data is essentially scooped out and can never be recovered. When this happens, the game will never work properly again.
Even light scratches that don’t penetrate far enough to reach the data can cause issues for your console. These types of scratches can cause your game to skip or freeze. In some cases, you can fix a scratched CD using toothpaste or a variety of other items you might have around your home, but placing foreign substances on your disks is not necessarily recommended as they could be abrasive and cause more damage than good.
How Do I Safely Clean My PS5 Games?
The best and safest way to clean your PS5 games is with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth and water. Water is the only substance that should be used to clean your disks. Make sure to avoid solvents or abrasive cleaners such as soap or window cleaners. Read More…
