Swiffer cleaning fluids=toxic

[Dogmama]

On another forum, there is discussion about Swiffer cleaning fluids being toxic to pets. Swiffer has disavowed this and labeled it an "urban legend." I ran the ingredients by my friend who has a PhD in chemistry & he said Swiffer isn't being totally truthful.

The fluid contains a small amount of antifreeze type liquid which, in small amounts, is toxic. Swiffer claims that it is a very small percentage of the total volume. However - my friend said that the other ingredients (e.g. alcohol) will evaporate quickly leaving a higher concentration that can be absorbed through wet paws as well as licked. He states that it is "moderately toxic" and would not use it.

[Blueberry]

On another forum, there is discussion about Swiffer cleaning fluids being toxic to pets. Swiffer has disavowed this and labeled it an "urban legend." I ran the ingredients by my friend who has a PhD in chemistry & he said Swiffer isn't being totally truthful.

The fluid contains a small amount of antifreeze type liquid which, in small amounts, is toxic. Swiffer claims that it is a very small percentage of the total volume. However - my friend said that the other ingredients (e.g. alcohol) will evaporate quickly leaving a higher concentration that can be absorbed through wet paws as well as licked. He states that it is "moderately toxic" and would not use it.

Thanks for the info! I was thinking about getting one to deal with muddy doggie prints in the kitchen - I'm SO glad you told us!!

[Flybye]

I have used one for about 6 months now with no problem - I have two dogs. I will do more research.

Do you have any links?

[Flybye]

It is a false alarm, in my opinion...

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/swiffer.asp

[Irulan]

I love snopes. Once in a while things come through as "true", too!

[uforgot]

And from my favorite site for urban legends...

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/s/swiffer.htm