>I had the same issue with one of my DVD's and emailed the
>vendor I purchased it from (it was a very recent purchase) -
>she emailed me back with the information below. Even after
>doing all this, I still had the issue - UNTIL I switched to
>another DVD player!!! So in the end, it was not the DVD, but
>the player!
>
>HTH!
>
>Cleaning and repairing DVDs
>If you notice problems when playing a disc, you may be able to
>correct them with a simple cleaning.
>• Do not use strong cleaners, abrasives, solvents, or acids.
>• With a soft, lint-free cloth, wipe gently in only a radial
>direction (a straight line between the hub and the rim). Since
>the data is arranged circularly on the disc, the micro
>scratches you create when cleaning the disc (or the nasty
>gouge you make with the dirt you didn't see on your cleaning
>cloth) will cross more error correction blocks and be less
>likely to cause unrecoverable errors).
>• Don't use canned or compressed air, which can be very cold
>and may thermally stress the disc.
>• For stubborn dirt or gummy adhesive, use water, water with
>mild soap, or isopropyl alcohol. As a last resort, try peanut
>oil. Let it sit for about a minute before wiping it off.
>• Try Lemon Pledge. It sometimes works wonders on problem
>DVDs.
>• There are commercial products that clean discs and provide
>some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches.
>Cleaning products labeled for use on CDs work as well as those
>that say they are for DVDs.
>
What sort of soft, lint free cloth do you use? A clean towel, would that work? Or a paper towel? A clean, dry washcloth?