Swiffer Wet Jet

[alynn1425]

I got this in a email today from a family friend.


Recently someone had to have their 5-year old German Shepherd dog put down due To
liver failure. The dog was completely healthy until a few weeks ago, so
they Had a necropsy done to see what the cause was. The liver levels
were Unbelievable, as if the dog had ingested poison of Some kind.
The dog was kept inside, and when he's outside, someone's With him,
so the idea of him getting into something unknown was hard to believe.
My neighbor started going through all the items in the house. When he
got to The Swiffer Wetjet, he noticed, in very tiny print, a warning
which stated "may be harmful to small children and animals."

He called the company to Ask what the contents of the cleaning agent are
and was Astounded to find out that anti freeze is one of the ingredients
(actually, he Was told it's a compound which is one molecule away from
antifreeze.)

Therefore, just by the dog walking on the floor cleaned with the
solution, then licking its own paws, it ingested enough of the solution
to destroy its liver.
Soon after his dog's death, his housekeeper's two cats also died of
Liver failure. They both used the Swifter Wet jet for quick cleanups on
their Floors. Necropsies weren't done on the cats, so they couldn't
file a Lawsuit, but he asked that we spread the word to as many people
as possible so they don't lose their animals.

This is equally harmful to babies and small children that play on the
floor a Lot and put their fingers in their mouths alot.

[momto3kittiess]

Wow..I have used the Swiffer Wet Jet for so long, and my cats have always been fine.

[momto3kittiess]

From the ASPCA.ORG WEBSITE:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Responds to Swiffer Wet Jet Rumor:

The Swiffer Wet Jet system contains water (90-100%), propylene glycol n-propyl ether or propylene glycol n-butyl ether and isopropyl alcohol (1-4%). These ingredients are safe to use around pets when used according to label directions and would not cause liver damage at product concentrations. Propylene glycol n-butyl/propyl ether differs significantly from ethylene glycol, the potentially toxic ingredient present in most antifreeze products. Ethylene glycol is frequently implicated in causing renal failure in dogs following antifreeze ingestion. Propylene glycol n-propyl ether and propylene glycol n-butyl ether are very safe ingredients at levels used in cleaning products and do not cause kidney or liver failure.


That article that you got e-mailed to you is over 2 years old.

[mckimba]

I got rid of mine once my DD was born, I had heard something about it not being safe.

[alynn1425]

Originally Posted by momto3kittiess

From the ASPCA.ORG WEBSITE:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Responds to Swiffer Wet Jet Rumor:

The Swiffer Wet Jet system contains water (90-100%), propylene glycol n-propyl ether or propylene glycol n-butyl ether and isopropyl alcohol (1-4%). These ingredients are safe to use around pets when used according to label directions and would not cause liver damage at product concentrations. Propylene glycol n-butyl/propyl ether differs significantly from ethylene glycol, the potentially toxic ingredient present in most antifreeze products. Ethylene glycol is frequently implicated in causing renal failure in dogs following antifreeze ingestion. Propylene glycol n-propyl ether and propylene glycol n-butyl ether are very safe ingredients at levels used in cleaning products and do not cause kidney or liver failure.


That article that you got e-mailed to you is over 2 years old.

Thanks for looking that up. The email must be going around again since it was sent to me.

I use mine a lot and was thinking about getting a new one in a couple days. BUT even though, I might still now since I have a 1yr old crawling around...hmmmm

[momto3kittiess]

Originally Posted by alynn1425

Thanks for looking that up. The email must be going around again since it was sent to me.

I use mine a lot and was thinking about getting a new one in a couple days. BUT even though, I might still now since I have a 1yr old crawling around...hmmmm

Yeah, I guess its something to be cautious about but those things have to go through SO much testing and stuff even before they can come out. They could get sued big time if they were any harm to kids...

[mnm'z]

Just an FYI..... whenever you receive e-mails like this, you can verify the validity at snopes.com: Urban Legends Reference Pages. I love that site, and it debunks and/or proves these theories and e-mails. Interesting stuff there.....

[mlle_amanda]

Originally Posted by mnm'z

Just an FYI..... whenever you receive e-mails like this, you can verify the validity at snopes.com: Urban Legends Reference Pages. I love that site, and it debunks and/or proves these theories and e-mails. Interesting stuff there.....

This is an awesome site that saves you the worry when you get one of those e-mails. I always check it out before forwarding on...

[alynn1425]

Originally Posted by mnm'z

Just an FYI..... whenever you receive e-mails like this, you can verify the validity at snopes.com: Urban Legends Reference Pages. I love that site, and it debunks and/or proves these theories and e-mails. Interesting stuff there.....

at the beginning of the email I got it had that it was from snopes.com but I took off the website address

[pbudinsky]

I would be very cautious. It really doesn't matter if it was 2 yrs. ago or not, if they died they died! Cleaners are caustic and companies ALWAYS downplay the reactions to their products!