Swiffer Wet Jet

A friend told me today, the he read an article on pet deaths due to a chemical is Swiffer Wet Jet. I use that all the time. I won't from now on. Anyone else hear about this?

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Comment by Sarah C. on February 2, 2009 at 7:47pm: Always check snopes.com

Comment by Jacki, Nutmeg & Cinnamon on February 2, 2009 at 6:42pm: THANK YOU!!! We had several mom's in the office just about hysterical this afternoon! They will be so happy! And I LOVE my Swiffer! YAY! Thanks Sam!

Comment by Alex on February 2, 2009 at 4:21pm: I heard that info was incorrect as well. It was one of those "I head on grapevine..." type of things. Yes, antifreeze is toxic to dogs, but main ingredients (or chemical) for Swiffer Wet Jet is not same as antifreeze. When in doubt, you can contact Poison Cotrol or manufacturer directly.

Comment by Sam Tsang on February 2, 2009 at 2:55pm: Debunked :) Veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center have reviewed the claim described in a widely distributed email alleging a relationship between the use of Swiffer Wet Jet and liver failure in a dog. The email alleges that exposure to the ingredients in Swiffer Wet Jet 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.