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Hmmm, yes, kicking them out for playing with the CD's does seema little harsh, doesn't it? I should have read your initial message more carefully. This is a different situation entirely.
At 3, things like CD racks look like great big shiny red candy. You have to expect a certain amount of touching/playing. If something is REALLY important to you, then remove it to a place where the child can't get to it. That's VERY important. For everything else ...
Right after they've done something like this, sit down with them and tell him the objects are very important and that they are not toys. Please don't touch it again, ok? The child will probabally start crying. That's ok. Reassure the child everything is ok but you just don't want them touching it.
I did this with my (then) 2 and 3 year old when I got my new HDTV and entertainment system. They are very good around it, but sometimes I still find a handprint on it. I clean it off and ignore it. I've also told them to not swordfight near the Tv. Sometimes they need a reminder when they get caught up in things, but in general, kids at this age will try to do what you want. Don't get angry and don't expect the sister to punish the child for something like looking/touching/playing with the CD's. At least, not the first couple of times.
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