Danger to Kids/Pets

[BarbaraL]

My colleague just told me that she threw out her Swiffer wet mop sheets. According to her dog breeder, they contain antifreeze -- enough that dogs and cats have died. I don't have this product myself and don't know first-hand, but if you do, please check the warning label if you have small children or pets. Better to be safe than sorry!

[Beth H]

This is one of those "urban legends." Here's the link from snopes.com:

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

[Peggy C.]

If someone knows for sure would be certain to post. I don't use them, but one of the clients I dog sit for has them. I'd like to leave her a message if this is true.

[cab321]

Luckily, according to the ASPCA (http://www.aspca.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=16054&security=2220&news_iv_ctrl=1400), at least, this is just an unfounded rumor. But thanks for looking out for us!

[lisas3575]

Swiffer is fine to use:
http://www.aspca.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=16054&security=2220&news_iv_ctrl=1400

[Peggy C.]

Thanks Beth!:D

[BarbaraL]

Thanks for the info! My friend was concerned for her dog; I'll let her know the Swiffers are safe. Sorry for the false alarm, everyone.

[Beth H]

No problem - the Internet just makes it easy to spread these stories, and when they're emailed from friends, they certainly seem credible.

[Leisa M]

I have seen that e-mail and snopes