I just received an email "forward" stating that the solution in the Swiffer Wet-Jet was DEADLY to animals like antifreeze if they lick it off their paws. Has anyone else ever heard of this ??
2006-09-18 08:27:16 · 11 answers · asked by #1 "Abuela" 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Never heard that and I highly doubt it's true.
2006-09-18 08:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snopes says this is a totally false rumor. The swiffer cleaning solution is 90-100% water and the rest is fairly safe stuff. The packaging even says you don't have to rinse it off the floor and it's safe for pets. There was a similar rumor about Febreze, so they think the rumors are being spread by someone who has a grudge against proctor & gamble. I have read they do testing on animals. Not sure if that is true or not, but that may be a reason for the rumors.
2006-09-18 08:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by karrotflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have been told this also in the past, and was told it was on the news when swiffer first came out... and in the beginning it may not have been safe for pets for all i know...
however the email is a spoof for sure and it is safe for kids and pets and might even say so on the label. It is considered an urban legend and is noted on several spoof sites if you were interested in having a look.
These are most scary because it could easily be reality... i too shared your concern.
Best of luck
2006-09-18 08:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ goddessofraine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the packet and around here it was in the newspaper here when a lady dog and cat died from liver damage that happened after she cleaned the floors with swiffer wet-jet. I heard it saids on the packet that saids dangers to animals.
2006-09-18 08:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/swiffer.asp
No. Urban legend. Neither is Febreeze dangerous to pets. Seems some people are targeting P & G, also claiming it is run by Devil Worshippers & other such nonsense, too.
2006-09-18 08:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told at the pet store (very reliable shop) that it is not safe for dogs, birds or children. I wouldn't take the chance.
2006-09-18 08:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by professor grey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all over the internet if you are in the dog world and may or not be true. Best to check with your vet
2006-09-18 08:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of it, none of my pets have ever had a problem, but you can call your local animal shelter or friends of pets organization
2006-09-18 08:35:41 · answer #8 · answered by hockeymomx2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this same e-mail. It definitely is NOT true. The company would not put something out that would kill pets!!!!
2006-09-18 08:46:02 · answer #9 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look it up in www.snopes.com
2006-09-18 08:28:39 · answer #10 · answered by deepadot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋