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Tarn-X Tarnish Remover bottle, 12 fl oz, for silver, gold, platinum, copper, and diamonds.
Tarn-X Tarnish Remover bottle with cleaned silverware, jewelry images, and "Wipe & Rinse" text.
Woman in green gloves cleans jewelry with Tarn-X; text reads "Removes tarnish quickly and easily.
Silver tray with Tarn-X logo and text: No rubbing, scrubbing—just wipe and rinse.
Person in yellow gloves holds Tarn-X by silver tea set, gold jewelry, and cotton balls on a wooden table.
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Tarn-X® Tarnish Remover

The original "wipe & rinse" tarnish remover formulated for silver.

Tarn-X Tarnish Remover bottle with cleaned silverware, jewelry images, and "Wipe & Rinse" text.Woman in green gloves cleans jewelry with Tarn-X; text reads "Removes tarnish quickly and easily.Silver tray with Tarn-X logo and text: No rubbing, scrubbing—just wipe and rinse.Person in yellow gloves holds Tarn-X by silver tea set, gold jewelry, and cotton balls on a wooden table.

Overview

Ingredients

Instructions

  • The original "wipe & rinse" tarnish remover specifically formulated for sterling silver, silver plate, platinum, copper, gold and diamonds.
  • Removes tarnish quickly and easily — just "wipe and rinse."
  • No rubbing and scrubbing, Tarn-X allows you to enjoy the beauty of your precious metals all year.
  • Always spot test in an inconspicuous area first.

What’s great about it

  • EPA Safer Choice Certified
  • 80% Plant Based Ingredients
  • 100 uses... and counting! Explore How-Tos

For use on

  • Copper

  • Diamonds

  • Gold

  • Platinum

  • Silver plate

  • Sterling Silver

Available Sizes

  • 12 oz bottle
UPC: 0-78291-16911-9

Name

CAS

USE

Water
#7732-18-5
Dilutent

Diluent: CAS #7732-18-5. Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water treatment process that removes contaminants from water by passing the water through a membrane, (filter), where contaminants are filtered out yielding more pure quality water.

Thiourea
#62-56-6
Cleaning Agent

Cleaning Agent: CAS #62-56-6. An organic compound containing sulfur. It is used to help dissolve silver sulfide (tarnish) from silver and silver plated objects.

California CPRKA Designated Lists
(1) California Proposition 65.
(15) US NTP Carcinogens.
(18) California TACs.

Sulfamic Acid
#5329-14-6
Cleaning Agent

Cleaning Agent: CAS #5329-14-6. Typically used for metals and ceramics. It is frequently used in household rust and lime scale removers as it is intrinsically safer than many other acids. However, gloves and safety glasses are recommended. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients. This is a processing aid/additive only.

California CPRKA Designated Lists 
20) California Non-Cancer Hazards.

Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
#68604-71-7
Surfactant

Surfactant: CAS #68604-71-7. It is often made from fatty acids found in coconut oil. It functions as a surfactant, which modifies the surface tension of water, to aid in even spreading and to allow mixing with oil and dirt. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

  • Wear household gloves.
  • Clean object first by washing in warm soapy water and drying completely. Dip cotton ball or soft cloth in Tarn-X Tarnish Remover and wipe on tarnished areas.
  • Rinse completely under cold water and wipe dry. For large items, apply Tarn-X to about 1/3 of article at a time, then rinse thoroughly. Do not soak any object in Tarn-X for over 2 minutes.
  • For heavily tarnished pieces, repeat above process until all tarnish is disposed.

IMPORTANT: Do Not Use on stainless steel, chrome, pewter, aluminum, brass, zinc, marble, artificially oxidized silver, knife blades, lacquered surfaces, pearls, opals or any porous stones, Avoid spilling on laminates, countertops or any synthetic surfaces which may be affected; clean spills immediately. Use in well-ventilated area.

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Frequently asked questions

Prior to using Tarn-X, use soap and hot water to remove any dirt or grime. Rinse with cold water and wipe dry before using Tarn-X. While wearing household rubber gloves, dip a cotton ball or soft cloth in Tarn-X and wipe on tarnished areas. For larger items, apply full strength Tarn-X to about 1/3 of article at a time, then rinse thoroughly. For heavily tarnished pieces, repeat the above process until all tarnish is dissolved. Tarn-X only removes tarnish. Always apply a silver polish after using Tarn-X Tarnish Remover for optimum shine, luster and help protect your silver from tarnishing quickly. After using Tarn-X, rinse immediately with cold water and hand dry with a soft cloth. Never leave Tarn-X on anything longer than two minutes and always test Tarn-X on a small area before cleaning the entire piece. Clean spills immediately. Some laminated surfaces (counter tops) are coated with a synthetic material which may be affected by Tarn-X. Keep Tarn-X away from stainless steel.
We recommend using a cotton ball or soft cloth for the best application. However, dipping smaller items (such as sterling silver jewelry) may be easier. It is important to rinse with cold water IMMEDIATELY and do not let Tarn-X dry. Never keep Tarn-X on an item longer than a maximum of two minutes.
Tarn-X will clean sterling silver, silver plate, platinum, copper, gold and even diamonds. Do not use Tarn-X on poorly plated silver, silver that has scratched or marred surfaces or any item that is not in good condition. Do not mix gold and silver items together when cleaning with Tarn-X.
Rinsing with cold water IMMEDIATELY after use is one of the most important steps. If Tarn-X is not completely rinsed off, it may darken or discolor your silver. When cleaning multiple items, always thoroughly rinse and towel dry each piece before continuing to the next item.
Silver may turn golden or dark gray in color if Tarn-X is left on too long and/or is allowed to dry on the silver. To remove the discoloration, fill a small bowl with 1/2 warm water, 1/2 Tarn-X and two drops of dish soap (Palmolive, Joy, etc.). With a soft clean cloth, wash the item with the mixture and rinse with cold clean water immediately. Dry the item off with a soft clean cloth. As a final step, apply a silver polish, to protect the item. This should restore your piece to its original condition. For large items, make sure you clean about 1/3 of the item at a time.
If Tarn-X is left on too long and is allowed to dry, it may discolor. Silver may turn golden, cloudy or dark gray in color if Tarn-X is left on too long and/or is allowed to dry on the silver. To remove the discoloration, fill a small bowl with 1/2 warm water, 1/2 Tarn-X and two drops of dish soap (Palmolive, Joy, etc.). With a soft clean cloth, wash the item with the mixture and rinse with cold clean water immediately. Dry the item off with a soft clean cloth. As a final step, apply a silver polish, to protect the item. This should restore your piece to its original condition. For large items, make sure you clean about 1/3 of the item at a time.

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