Vintage Cleanermate VHS Tape Cleaner From The 90's: Unboxing & Tutorial Video.
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2024
- In this video I open up a brand new 'Cleanermate' brand VHS Video Tape Cleaner from the early to mid 90's and show how it's used. I also clean a problem (Moldy) VHS tape with a recording of MTV's Headbangers Ball: With Nuclear Assault (March 3rd, 1990).
These cleaners are perfect for cleaning moldy or dusty tapes. This is the first time I've ever used one, but it's pretty easy to figure out.
Please excuse my amateurish video skills, I'm used to using older Hi8/Sony cameras.
Unfortunately I had to upload and edit this video TWICE now thanks to youtube and UMG for giving me yet another strike because about 10 seconds of the Slaughter video had audio. I'm extremely fed up with the strikes. Sorry guys, but eventually I'm going to have to delete a lot of my stuff unwillingly due to all of this ridiculousness. As much as I hate doing that, I would like for my channel to stay up. I will be uploading informative, documentary-type videos that have to do with classic horror films and/or classic heavy metal, and every once in awhile I might be able to upload a video from bands who send me their master tapes to digitize and upload. But it's come to the point where I have to prove to youtube that I have full permission to upload everything I have on my channel, otherwise my account will get terminated, again. I'm just tired of the weekly threats I'm receiving from youtube, over and over again threatening to terminate or permanently ban my channel because of 5 seconds in a video. It's ridiculous. Believe me, I would love to keep uploading the same content that I have been for years, but it looks like I can't. And eventually youtube is going to become a very bland and boring place due to all of these stupid regulations. There will be virtually very few, or no more people like me who have the skill to clean up and remaster rare videos of forgotten bands. I still have countless videos that I will now be unable to upload, because providing proof that I was given permission is very difficult. I would have to go through thousands of emails, and I don't record all of my phone conversations that I have with band members or directors.
If you have any questions about this video, feel free to ask.
And to all of my long-time subscribers: I sincerely apologize. I can full understand your frustration. Believe me, this isn't my choice. And I hope you guys understand.
One last thing, if you enjoy my old uploads, and you are on Facebook, be sure to check out my 'Pepsi Power Hour' Facebook page on there. Under the circumstances, that is the best I can do, thanks to this whole youtube problem.
Thank you, and please enjoy this video. There will be more to come soon.
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Now that's a rare gem! You don't see those everyday. I've recently got mine too although it's being sold as a used item but I'm still happy that I got it. Now I need to buy isopropyl alcohol before I can get working on cleaning those VHS tapes.
I use denatured alcohol personally, it’s a little more expensive but it doesn’t leave any residue and it still kills all the spores that are left from the mold.
These cleaners are really excellent.
I just found one for Betamax tapes brand new on eBay for only $21.
Some people toss the tapes after they clean them and get what they want off them, but I have all mine stored in a box together in a closet.
One thing I can tell you is that mixing moldy (or once moldy) tapes with clean tapes is a bad idea.
Those mold spores can spread, regardless if they’re in boxes or not.
I always keep them separated just in case, but I don’t toss them.
@@ThrashMetal1988 Good tip! Also, do you know what kind of material that is on the heads? Is it some sort of cotton? Mines is getting worn out so I planning to make a new one for the heads.
I was kinda wondering that myself. It feels almost like sandpaper, but lighter. I don’t think it’s cotton, there aren’t any fibers.
I don’t know if it’s true or not but I have heard from several people who repair tapes and players for a living, that the fibers from cotton can be really bad for both the film and the gears inside VCRs. I can sorta believe that, and I think that may be why they discontinued all those older VCR head cleaners that used the fiber reel.
I always use microfiber cloth & q-tips as an alternative, just in case.
The stuff on those replacement heads almost look as though it’s some kind of paint to me. It reminds me of this white paint that I’ve used to paint models with.
It seems like the more you use it, the more it either brushes off or gets covered in dirt.
I wonder if they just sold those replacements separately, or what.
I bought the Betamax cassette cleaner, when I get that in I’m going to see if those replacements are compatible with this VHS cleaner.
I’m sure there’s a whole mountain of those replacements sitting somewhere, but whoever has them probably thinks they’re worthless lol.
I found in my house
To turn the sprokets on a VHS, instead of using your finger (that hurts after a while) just get a sharpie with the cap on it and it works like a charm
I need one of these so bad! My in-laws have so many moldy tapes of pageants, dance recitals, home movies, etc., and I've been using a sacrificial VCR with the cover taken off so I can hold a flannel cloth with alcohol wrapped around a Sharpie against the tape as it fast-forwards and rewinds, but it has so many little parts in the tape transport that can go wrong, and something like this looks more simple and durable.
You can use a service for it for a few bucks a tape. Search for someone who has a
That's an amazing gem you have there. And to think, now with all the software that's out today, if you can back up these types of old tapes, you can further clean up and enhance the quality of the video as well as the audio. Very valuable device you have there!
I've been looking through hundreds of old videotapes from other people recently, mainly looking for teletext and old continuity. Some of the tapes were extremely mouldy and went straight in the trash - didn't want to risk playing them. If only I'd had one of these devices...
I’m curious to know, what kind of tapes? Stuff recorded off TV or filmed video is the real important stuff that’s worth saving. That’s why I got into cleaning and restoring them. I noticed how many auctions would go up on eBay that had moldy tapes recorded off TV in a lot for next to nothing, and it seemed like such a shame letting them get tossed.
That was stupid to do. Mold can be cleaned very easily. You never throw out TV recorded content.
+SacrifyX - When you're using Fast Forward, you're supposed to turn the blue piece to the FFW side also and apply the cleaning solution. You read the instructions, right?
my dad used to have this! i remember the box and the cleaner. it worked but the main issue is the cartridges. my dad had a hard time finding new ones to replace the dirty ones. it became useless months later when the dirt accumulated and no clean ones to replace it
I make my cartridge the fabric part out of surgical fabric tape. It works great.
I have one of those! Bought mine when it was originally on the market and it wasn't cheap back then so I'm sure it's pricey as hell now.
I have a Geneva, it’s the same unit. I cover the spools with PEC pads because there are no new ones.
What's the reason for displaying 4:3 analog video source in a stretched 16:9 frame?
Nice! I had similar before and after results using Rubber Renue on and old VCR pinch roller.
I’ve picked up a used unit , still with the box, but no cleaning fluid. Any idea what a suitable replacement fluid would be? Maybe the head cleaning fluid ?
I love it had one from when it came out until 3 years ago, does anyone know where I can buy one?
Your best bet is ebay honestly
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I recently got this video from one of my friends.Its working well.A very useful machine by all means.
wish I could find one of those, it could really help me on cleaning my friends wedding VHS
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I need this i have 3 moldy tapes but one of them is broken the flim strip cover broke
As soon as I can I'll contact you as I did back in 2014... Do you have still the same mail?
Have you tried vimeo?
I'm lookin' forward for the documentary!
It's good to hear your voice again and with some serenity in it.
Oh that’s just the microphone that adds optimism. I’m kidding lol.
I’m planning on doing a lot of new things soon, getting some exclusive interviews together from people who I believe are extremely influential to my childhood.
Keep an eye out. I wish I could do more music video content, but unfortunately thanks to youtube I don’t have too much of a choice about that.
Who is the manufacturer of this video cassette? I've been seeing these pink stickers for a long time, but I can't understand who made these empty video tapes.
This would be good to clean them but they are hard to find. I'm probably going to have to try cleaning through the VCR method. PS I hate you mold!
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Any Idea's On Where I Could Get One? Been Looking For One For A Few Yrs.
Great video. I will look into this! Still love VHS.
I want to get one of these things. Cause I have a couple of moldy tapes that I want to save but I dont want to thrash my vcr with them. However the automatic stop at the end concerns me because the tape could snap if it hits the end. Is it best to briefly hit stop before it hits the end or beginning?
morning where can i buy this machines fabalous.. Cleanermate HI8 Tape Cleaner
How do you transfer your vhs to digital
Hi Bro, liked the product but where to BUY this product .give mi links to purchase. i have too much old tapes to watch.PLEASE.
Nice, I just the AG-1980P today
There’s one currently on eBay Australia.
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Shoot I want one just cause it looks cool. I am getting ready to clean about 60 tapes. Wish me luck.
Where did you find that cleaner machine -? and you are the first that says like that comment at the end of your vid where all the others say { like subscribe and all that} it's refreshing to know there are those who dont say all that - Thank you for being one of them.. Born in 87 huh Cool, The year after Expo!!!
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I have a lot of VHS and Betamax tapes that need cleaning . How much did you pay for this cool machine ?
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Holy cow ! that was a very good cleaner! I can not any tape cleaner on line for sale anywhere its impossible to buy the now
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I made my own by taking a tape rewinder branded by ( realistic) it's similar size and has a simple flip top. I simply wrap a microfibre cloth damp with isopropyl alcohol aroun( both) sides of the tape not just surface. Then do a full rewind , change cloth and fast fwd. It works probably better than anything like this using rollers.
That said I'd like a purpose made cleaner like this if it's for sale ?
Hi, where can you find replacement cleaning tapes? Thank you
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I'd buy one in a minute ! Glad for you, but jealous !! lol
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I cannot find one of these to save my life. Can you help? Any leads on one??
The tapes you cleaned with that in this video did the mould grow back or did it completely kill it? I have a few that have mould in them not much not much at all just a spot or two I have had them in dry conditions but somehow it grew on the tape. I wanted to ask because I would like to clean them and put them in my good vcr as long as it won't spread please reply or someone else with any information that can help me thanks.
Hi Jeffery the mold can come back. But with one of these cleaners you can keep on top of it.
and Amazing set-up
was it moldy or just dirty?
What is that liquid on 09:15?
Where did you buy that cleanermate? I want one but can't find one anywhere online
Yes i have
@@rejanov71no one fuckig asked if you own one
From where I can buy this?
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@@rejanov71He didn't ask if YOU own one, he asked where the FUCK YOU CAN BUY THIS!
Hi,
I just bought a Cleanermate VHS VC-8088.
Can you tell me or not the quantity of drops put?
And if you have to put them on before or during cleaning?
THANKS.
Where did you buy one of these? I have been looking everywhere
@@austincoyle7321 Good evening to you, I didn't get the answer to my question. No big deal. I understood that it took 8 drops. I searched for a while to find one. On the web, I found. He comes from abroad. THANKS.
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@@austincoyle7321 I have cleanermate
Hey I got a question, does that product clean moldy vhs tapes? I just wanna know if it will do the job at cleaning the vhs tapes at least
There's some other brands that also made these machínes such as Geneva and Kinyo.
According to the Geneva packagin boxes it does clean mold, and you can tell that it does since the heavy white lines and shaky picture across a VHS it's caused because of mold and after the cleaning all that was removed.
Do you show me a place to find this product because I did not find it in all commercial sites on the Internet؟؟
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How much did you pay for this? Just curious. Thx
Hi where did you buy those cleaner they still selling 2021 ? Thank you in advance
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Hey man, I wanted to post on the funny McDonald vid you uploaded. The actor, I am almost 75% sure is Justin Long.
Oh, and awesome fucking GATE inspired name!
His name is Phil Buckman, he actually contacted me after I uploaded the first video, super excited because he hadn’t seen the commercials he made in nearly 30 years.
I thought I added it in the description, I need to update them both.
He asked if I had the other one from around the same time and I did.
I’ve got countless commercials from as early as 1974 to the 2000’s.
He told me he made a couple more too, but I haven’t spotted them yet. Odds are I have them on some tapes from mid-late ‘90, I just haven’t found the others yet.
He’s a singer now, I believe he’s in a Tom Petty cover band called ‘Petty Cash’.
You can find him on Facebook, he’s a pretty cool dude. I’ve had a few people contact me after uploading their old stuff, most really thrilled to see it again after so many years. Lots of band members, singers who lost their music videos decades ago from lousy record labels dying off.
You’d think you could just contact someone who has access to the archive and request a copy, but there’s so much red tape it’s ridiculous.
I tried helping out the drummer of this band called ‘Citizen Kane’, I uploaded one of their videos, but he said there’s another one too that he’d really love to see again after 35+ years.
Turns out this website called ‘Historic Films’ actually has both videos in their archive on 2 separate reels, but even him being in the band and having proof that he is who he says he is isn’t good enough.
You have to be some kind of authorized documentarian with proof and something called a ‘Research Fee’ of $150, just to have some monkey at a desk go through and see if you’re even allowed to have a copy.
If not, you don’t get your $150 back either.
Then you need a minimum of $500 for ‘Licensing Fees’, and that’s not even all of it. It’s just absolutely ridiculous how these people work.
I can understand if someone can’t legally purchase footage, but this guy was actually in the band.
I’m just happy to help these guys out when I can.
Excelent! wher eyou got this cleaner? . i want one tks if you can help me
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How can I get one like this
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I want to buy this , where can get?
thats what i want to
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is there anything i can buy just like this or are they not available now
I would keep an eye on eBay, that’s how my friend found mine.
There is a Betamax cassette cleaner on there for $21 brand new, has the replacement cleaner heads and everything.
You can find the VHS cleaners like this one pop up occasionally, but the ones that go for bids usually end for too much.
I’ve personally never experienced a moldy Betamax tape, but plenty moldy VHS tapes.
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wow sir you have Amazing machine ❤😘🥰
5:35 they did have chargers, and very very crappy portable "laptops" they were heavy as heck
i Need something like this for 8MM Tapes.
Is there anything similar to this on the market for 8MM camcorder Tapes?
yes there is, I have one and offer cleaning service for people, my email is dvddude22@yahoo.com
Yes i have
Will these clean mold off of tapes?
Yes, however you'll still have to clean the inside of the videocassette and the reels afterwards if you want to prevent that mold could grow back
Trying so hard to find one of these
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I want to buy one,
Plz inform me
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can you buy one at?
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I want one of these but I'm not paying $500 for one
The actual cleaning fluid that comes with it is isopropyl alcohol.
It’s probably a mix of rubbing alcohol and trichlorotrifluoroethane.
Hi Í need this machine to clean my old VHS tapes! Where do you buy it my friend!! Please write me as soon as you can. Thank you very much pal!!
What’s the doco about 😁
Do u know where to buy the replacement heads?
They appear to be moleskin, just look up URSA Tape.
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Sacrifyx - do you still have that cleanermate ? want to sell it ?
Sorry, I use this pretty often. I suggest keeping an eye on ebay.
@@ThrashMetal1988 lucky you, but thanks muchly for replying to say so :-)
Hi Im interested about this product.where can I get this.
I would suggest trying eBay. Since these are no longer made, that’s your best bet.
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I've never seen that contraption before but just in the way it is built I know it won't handle mold. Maybe general grime and filth as a once every 5 years cleanup it would work, but I can bet it won't get mold out.
The liquid contents of the bottle he drips into the right head is Isopropyl Alcohol. It's a cleaning solution with a high evaporation rate, which is the part that kills mould. As the tape runs its course, the fabric of the head, soaked in the alcohol, wipes along the tape, which is how it gets rid of the mould.
@@RagingJohnson No dude, that's not what I am saying. I know how to remove mold. Look at the way it is constructed. The foam cleaning roller is only some tiny little pad on the top side of the tape. Mold can and will grow on both sides of the tape as well as the reels. That little pad will not get both sides, and it will clog up with debris within 30 seconds. This "machine" is only for general maintenance, like for taking care of those cheap kids tapes that always get bad tracking, or severely dusty tapes.
Do you know where to buy one?
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How Can i get it??
eBay, but they cost no less than 200 dollars.
Nice
Do you know where I buy this thanks
Keep an eye on eBay. There’s a Betamax version on there right now for only $21. The VHS cleaners do pop up. I think they’re just in high demand right now because people know tapes are more or less getting closer to the point where the film is going to rot away anyway, and people want to salvage what they can and get it on DVD / Digital.
SacrifyX ya spot on that’s what I’m in the process of it’s so hard when there moldy
Amigo exelente video, por favor me podrias dar un link donde comprarlo? muchas gracias desde argentina
Mejor compra un vhs rewinder y lo modificas tu mismo. Estos vhs cleaners los dejaron de hacer desde los 90s y los pocos que hay la gente los quiere vender muy caros (de $700 usd para arriba)
I think you just ruined your cleaner. Maybe a tape with static noice and fall out would be ok to use in the cleaner and help them but to clean mold I think you defiantly need to make a cleaner out of a VCR and open the tapes and clean them. Not safe to put any other tapes in the VCR. Looks like it worked to clean up the pic on the tape but the mold is most likely going to come back if you don’t open and clean the tape.
Yeah but if you clean the rollers all around then it should be good for future use.
Denatured alcohol (ethanol) would be bad for the tape, it's probably rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) and distilled water.
Actually it works better for me. Denatured alcohol doesn’t leave a residue like Isopropyl alcohol does, but it evaporates much more quickly.
After I ran out of the ‘Cleaning Solution’ that came with the cleaner I started using Denatured, and the tapes dried much faster, plus there’s no residue on the reels afterwards.
@@ThrashMetal1988 Cool, thinking about it a bit more, it's only 8 or so drops of ethenol used to clean 100s of feet worth of tape in the cassette, so it doesn't really have the time to eat any of the plastic before it evaporates.
Jayson Wills It’s definitely worth trying, I’ve been using Denatured to clean my tapes and my equipment for awhile now and it works much better.
Plus, you’re much more likely to find it during this whole COVID virus, although it’s a little more expensive than regular Isopropyl alcohol.
If you are looking for it at Walmart, you’ll notice that it will be in the section with the paint thinner and solvents section, usually in a blue tin, the brand name is usually ‘Klean Strip’ and you’ll see that it says ‘Fuel’ in large letters, and right underneath it says ‘Denatured Alcohol’.
It’s priced around $7 plus tax in my area, but I recommend just trying it out. It will dry very fast and because it doesn’t leave a residue, I think it works better than Isopropyl. I always use it to clean my VCRs and Laserdisc players, recently I acquired a Sony VO-5850 3/4” U-Matic player, and I cleaned it out really well with it. Although the thing was practically brand new, and even came with the original box.
I’m planning on making a new video just about the U-Matic player, because I purchased it for less than $180 and the thing shockingly works like brand new.
@@ThrashMetal1988 Isopropyl alcohol does not leave a residue, at least the decent 99% pure stuff doesn't. In fact it is denatured alcohol (ethanol) that contains additives and can leave behind residues as well as sometimes causing damage. See www.chemicals.co.uk/blog/isopropyl-alcohol-vs-denatured-alcohol
Esa maquina hace el trabajo solo pero a mi se me quemaron
Hey I have a cleaner still in box also for sale
Hey, I want one. How can I contact you?
Do u still have the cleaner?
GREAT.. I NEED IT
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@SacrifyX when you don't need it anymore, think to sell it to me xD
How to buy this
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I cleaned my tape with a baby wipe works 100%
I personally wouldn’t.
Baby wipes would leave a surface residue. Not to mention that they are cotton, and cotton would leave fibers on the reel.
That’s why people use those microfiber Q-tips instead. The fibers from cotton can cause future damage to your VCR’s gears and heads.
Plus alcohol kills the spores that has grown which resulted in the tape becoming moldy to begin with.
That’s like putting a band aid on a broken leg.
It’s only a temporary fix, and the mold will eventually come back.
Either way, good luck with it.
I need it!
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I got to get one of these machines
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@@rejanov71WHO THE F*CK CARES!?
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Esa maquina ya no existe ,busquenla en los oulqueros
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were can get one these from please inform
I want this in India