Be Kind, Rewind . Rewind your tape. Tapes that aren't rewound get slack and can become damaged when played the next time. Go Vertical . Store your tape vertically.
Tapes stored on their sides can become slack, too.
Avoid Sunburn . Temperatures in vehicles can cause the plastic in tape cassettes to warp and melt. Think Location . Where you store the tape is essential. Don't store your tape on top of electrical equipment.