A cleaning tape for a magnetic head system having a magnetoresistance
effect head as a reproducing head, comprising a nonmagnetic support, and a
cleaning layer containing a magnetic powder and a binder formed on one
surface of said support, wherein said cleaning layer has a specific
surface resistivity of 3.times.10.sup.3 to 5.times.10.sup.8
.OMEGA./cm.sup.2, does not cause performance failure due to the
electrostatic breakdown of the magnetic head or the generation of an
electric current, which does not cause performance failure due to
electrostatic breakdown of a magnetic head or the generation of an
electric current.
