Follow directions carefully - wipe from center to edge of disk. These do seem to buff out light scratches and get rid of smudges, smears, and fingerprints quite well. I'm still on the same cloth wipe after multiple disks and haven't needed any trips to the sink to clean a disk with soap & water since using the cloth. Afterwards I use a small 'feather' duster from the dollar store to remove any remaining lint or dust from a disk before using or storing. In conclusion, I'm happy with my purchase which I'm finding to be extremely convenient and effective. I trusted an old brand - Allsop - and glad I did.