Library Guide Tape Cartridges (Media) Manage Expired Cleaning Cartridges Monitor Cleaning Cartridges Using the Remote Interface Monitor Cleaning Cartridges Using the Remote Interface Monitor the cleaning cartridges to make sure they have not expired. In the remote interface, select Library in the left menu. Right-click a cleaning cartridge , and then select Properties. Note the Cleaning Tape Status and Uses Remaining. If the cartridge is expired or very soon to expire, replace it. If the cartridge is in a reserved system slot, see Replace Expired Cleaning Tapes Using the Remote Interface. If the cartridge in a host application-managed storage slot, see Replace Expired Cleaning Tape Using the Host Application.