Is Swiffer WetJet floor cleaning products safe for use around children and pets?
Question: There has been an internet email going around — regarding the use of Swiffer WetJet floor cleaning products. The email claims there is a harmful chemical in the cleaning product that pets pick up on their feet. When the dog or cat grooms and licks their feet, they ingest this harmful chemical — which has resulted in the death of pets across the country. Is there any truth to this… or is it just another internet hoax? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Answer: In direct response to the e-mail’s charge, Procter and Gamble has posted a rebuttal: There is a false Internet rumor circulating rapidly among pet owners alleging that Swiffer WetJet may contain antifreeze and is harmful to pets. The Wet cloths and WetJet liquid solution cleaners do not contain antifreeze or any ingredient similar to it. In fact, all Swiffer products are safe to use around pets. We evaluated the Swiffer Wet cloths and WetJet cleaners to ensure they’re safe a fact confirmed by the ASPCA, independen
