A quick fix for CDs that skip or sound scratchy

I was told to use toothpaste - and it worked! Rub toothpaste on your scratched CD - over the entire thing. Then rub off with dry cloth/rag til smooth. Though it looks like all the paste has come off, it has actually filled in some of the micro scratches. Try to play cd - it has worked for me numerous times.
Also, on these CDs - or any old ones - upload into your computer (the computer doesnt pick up as many scratches as a basic cd player). When finished uploading (this could be called "ripping" with Windows Media Player or "importing" on ITunes, your computer now has all songs. Put in blank disc and "burn" onto a new CD. Its like it was brand new again!