VHS - VIDEO TAPE Cleaning — Mould Removal

Old VHS and VHS-C tapes can sometimes develop mould, especially if they have been stored in humid conditions. This white or cloudy residue grows on the tape surface and can prevent the tape from playing correctly.

At Original Photos, we offer professional VHS tape cleaning using a specialised Cleanermate video tape cleaning system designed to safely remove mould and contamination from VHS and VHS-C tapes.

“Mouldy tapes should never be played without cleaning first, as the mould can permanently damage both the tape and the VCR.”

Cleaning the tape first helps protect playback equipment and greatly improves the chances of successfully transferring the footage to digital.

This service is ideal for tapes that show signs of:

• White powder or mould inside the cassette
• Dropouts or distorted playback
• Tapes stored for many years in humid conditions

Once cleaned, the tape can usually be safely played and digitised to USB, helping preserve the footage for the future

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Why mould cleaning is important

✔ Prevents damage to playback equipment
✔ Removes mould and contamination from the tape
✔ Improves the chances of successful video transfer
✔ Helps rescue footage that may otherwise be unplayable

📍 Available in-store at Original Photos – Morayfield