Should head cleaning tapes be used regularly on tape players?
If the heads do need cleaning they should preferably be cleaned manually by a trained person. Cleaning tapes should only be used as a last resort as some types can cause premature head wear or damage. Heads and guides, rollers and other components in the tape path should be cleaned with a swab of isopropanol (rubbing alcohol). A wet cleaning tape/cassette is usually preferable to the dry, abrasive types.
