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(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] At low cost, without restricting ink design, without causing a problem of change in print density that occurs during long-term use, and easily performing ink switching. Provided are an inkjet head cleaning method and an inkjet head cleaning cartridge used therefor. An ink jet head cleaning cartridge 3 of the present invention is replaceable with an ink cartridge and holds a cleaning liquid containing water and a surfactant. When the heating head 2 of the inkjet recording apparatus is cleaned using the inkjet head cleaning cartridge 3, an ink cartridge that is detachably attached is Replace with a head cleaning cartridge that holds cleaning liquid, Wash with the washing solution. A non-woven fabric made of a porous material or a chemical fiber material can be filled in the cartridge as a cleaning liquid holding member. |