VHS head cleaner tape recommendation

[kenmo]

Can anyone recommend a good VHS head cleaning tape. I have three different (wet type) ones. You are supposed to put a few drops into the tape and then play the tape for 20-30 seconds. However all three tapes will shut down all 4 of my VCRs in less then 5 seconds. The tapes recommend if that happends to use the RECORD function, but alas it does the same thing.

I have one JVC VCR, one SEARS and two Optimus's (Radio Shack).

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[Marvingj]

Personally I use a Sony never had a problem. JVC is also great, maybe yours is defective? If not try Sony there pretty hassle free.

[kenmo]

The three head cleaners have the same effect on all of my VCRs and not just the JVC.

[Capmaster]

I've always done it the old-fashioned way:

Pop the hood
Alcohol on paper towel on all the heads and rollers
Demagnetize all heads and tape path

[handyguy]

denatured alcohol from hardware store is best.

A cleaning cassette should work in one of the modes, play, ff, rec, etc. Otherwise take it back. Don't clean your heads if they don't need cleaning.

[Almost Human]

Try setting the audio to "Linear" in the set-up menu, this works for my old Sanyo. When done, return to hi-fi audio.