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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the VCR Video Head Cleaner favorably, highlighting its overall performance and ease of use. Many are pleased that their VCRs are working perfectly again and are experiencing improved video playback quality. Customers also appreciate the product's price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    head cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a very good product.I would recomend it very highly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    vhs head cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cleaned my VHS heads really well. Glad I found one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cleans as needed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A standard for a quick and basic clean of the heads inside of the VCR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VHS Cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Who would think anyone would ever need one of these ever again?! Apparently me… It’s as good as the last one I owned 15 years ago..LOL

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi MoCityTx, thank you for your review! It’s great to hear that the Best Buy essentials™ VCR Video Head Cleaner is just as good as the one you owned 15 years ago. Who would have thought we’d still need these, right? We’re glad it worked out perfectly for you. If you have any other feedback or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Patricia | Best Buy Essentials Support  https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-vcr-video-head-cleaner-black/6463812.p?skuId=6463812 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple vcr cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cleaned my old vcr without issue. Easy to use highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VCR video head cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Did exactly what it had to do. I can finally use vcr

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VCR HEAD CLEANER KIT

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    IF YOU NEED A VCR CLEANER IT IS GOOD I WOULD RECOMMEND IT.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback on the Best Buy essentials™ VCR Video Head Cleaner! We're glad to hear that you found it effective and would recommend it.

      We understand that finding the right VCR cleaner can be challenging, and we're committed to ensuring our customers have a positive experience with our products. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help and can offer alternative solutions to ensure your VCR continues to perform at its best.

      Thank you for choosing Best Buy essentials™! Your satisfaction is our top priority. -Rolf | Best Buy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-vcr-video-head-cleaner-black/6463812.p?skuId=6463812 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Vcr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VCR Video Head Cleaner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well. Cleaned my vcr and I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    And then the VCR worked again.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    And then the VCR worked again. My very old VCR was not displaying video, audio was fine. This was a "one last thing". I ran it four times. Glad to see it was available at Best Buy. BTW, the fluid bottle is sealed and needs a poke with a paper clip.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    VHS Head cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Worked perfectly. Highly recommend item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VCR Video Head Cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with the performance of the new VCR Video Head Cleaner

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as expected

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked as expected. Was transferring old vhs to dvd

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review of the Best Buy essentials™ VCR Video Head Cleaner! We're glad to hear that it worked as expected and helped you transfer your old VHS tapes to DVD. If you have any other feedback or need further assistance, please let us know. Ivy | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like the liquid cleaners

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well. I like the wet cleaners better than the dry ones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VCR Video Head Cleaner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job very effectively of cleaning head cleaner of my VCR

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I am glad to use a product like this

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great to use a product like this to clean my dvd player

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Im not sure who else is using VHS tapes these days but inevitably you’ll need a head cleaner and thankfully BestBuy accommodates those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VHS Lives!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m so grateful you can still buy these - god bless Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you, JamesL, for your heartfelt feedback on the Best Buy essentials™ VCR Video Head Cleaner! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the availability of this product. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experience. Enjoy using your VCR cleaner! Jeth | Best Buy essentials™ Support. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-vcr-video-head-cleaner-black/6463812.p?skuId=6463812 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I always wanted in a VCR head cleaner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfectly did what it need to do (with my assistance of course). If in 2023 you find that you need one of these VCR head cleaners - look no further.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    VCR had trouble with this

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Believe it or not, I actually bought this in the year 2022 in order to clean a VCR. Unfortunately, it did not work in my VCR. The cleaning tape is not as wide as standard VHS tape, which resulted in my VCR having trouble spooling the tape. Even when it did, the cleaning tape is just translucent enough that it trips up the mechanism used to find the end of the tape, resulting in it not running through the VCR at all. This would probably work in a cheaper, less advanced VCR than mine (a Mitsubishi 4-head). But for my purposes, it completely failed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good then bad

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well it did clean my vcr but the second time I used it the tape inside broke and I had to throw it away

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review of the Best Buy essentials™ VCR Video Head Cleaner. We're glad to hear that it initially cleaned your VCR, but we're sorry to learn that the tape broke on the second use.We want to ensure you have a positive experience with our products. Please reach out to our customer support team so we can assist you with this issue. Ivy | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

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