https://preservation.guide/ 2026-06-03T22:17:36+00:00 https://preservation.guide/ https://preservation.guide/_media/wiki/logo.png text/html 2025-01-02T02:33:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://preservation.guide/cleaning/do-not-use?rev=1735785184&do=diff Do not use these methods! Hello gamers! Eldoug here. Cleaning wizard, polymer knowledgeable, and germophobe! So there are some methods, approaches, and “tricks” that I really strongly don't recommend for the average users. BUT! I will explain why! text/html 2025-07-01T17:21:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://preservation.guide/cleaning/smoke-smell?rev=1751390508&do=diff Removing Smoke Smells from Video Games Smoke odors can be particularly stubborn when they penetrate porous materials like cardboard game boxes and plastic cases. Understanding how smells work and the materials involved is key to effective odor removal. text/html 2022-05-31T23:06:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://preservation.guide/cleaning/what-to-use?rev=1654038390&do=diff Materials to use for cleaning CDs/DVDs Removing scratches from CDs and DVDs can be the difference between unreadable and enjoyable. Discs easily gets scratched when handled, used (looking at you, PS2 laser ribbon cable), or stored incorrectly. To mitigate scratches some businesses are eager to use resurfacing machines, but we would recommend less invasive methods to start with.