I’ve been told to either throw tapes away when they get contaminated or open up a VCR to run a makeshift cleaning process. The latter solution is cumbersome, though, and risks damaging both the ...

3M’s “Scotch” brand video head cleaning magnetic tape (available in VHS and Beta versions) cleans most clogged video heads in a few seconds and, with periodic use, keeps heads clean as a ...

Vested interests and inadequate research have created great controversy and confusion on the subject of VCR head cleaners. The guy who sold you a videocassette recorder insisted that you buy a $20 ...

Video dealers report that most of their service calls could have been prevented simply by keeping the VCR clean. To bring it into the shop for a cleaning costs as much as $80 in many cities ...

You might also consider cleaning your VCR’s heads by using a VHS head cleaner. This process is more involved and requires a few additional materials, but it has its benefits. Specifically ...