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Originally Posted by Jenn218 Wasn't it the wet mop pads (Swiffer, Pledge, etc) that can be harmful to pets? I vaguely remember reading somewhere about not using them on your floors if you have pets.....anyone else hear of this?
I have wood floors too and we use some sort of Armstrong Floor Cleaner...it has some ammonia to prevent streaking...... |
Urban Legend: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Debunks Swiffer Wet Jet Rumor
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Veterinary Toxicologists continue to regard allegations of liver failure and death from household cleaner as unfounded.
Media Contact: Dana Farbman, CVT
(217) 337-9751
napcc@aspca.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Urbana, IL) October 12, 2005 -- In response to a recurrent rumor involving the relationship between the use of Swiffer Wet Jet and liver failure in a dog, veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center have reasserted their position regarding the safety of Swiffer Wet Jet after the claim made in a widely distributed email alleging that exposure to the product’s ingredients caused a dog’s death.
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.
“The public should be aware that not all information sent via email or posted on the Internet is necessarily accurate,” advises Dana Farbman, CVT, spokesperson for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. “Therefore, it’s always a good idea to verify any information regarding pet health concerns with a veterinary professional.”
Please call 1-888-426-4435 if you have any questions or have a pet that you suspect is experiencing problems, or visit us at
http://www.apcc.aspca.org/ .
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For over 27 years, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has been the premier animal poison control center in North America. The center, an allied agency of the University of Illinois, is the only facility of its kind staffed by 25 veterinarians including 10 board-certified veterinary toxicologists and 12 certified veterinary technicians. Located in Urbana, Illinois, the specially trained staff provides assistance to pet owners and specific analysis and treatment recommendations to veterinarians pertaining to toxic chemicals and dangerous plants, products or substances 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2005, the center handled over 100,000 cases. In addition, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides extensive veterinary toxicology consulting on a wide array of subjects including legal cases, formulation issues, product liability, regulatory reporting and bio surveillance. To reach the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, call 1-888-426-4435. For more information on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center visit
http://www.apcc.aspca.org/. (12/05)