Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes

RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post by LearDriver (2) | (09/23/2008) Contact We recently stopped using swiffer and bought the "Shark" Steamer Mop. I never did like the way the floor looked after the swiffer. It always had a film. The Shark cleans it so well and uses no chemicals. The floors look and FEEL much cleaner. After the initial outlay of $79.99 all you need is water. I highly reccomend the Shark. Also, no more having to buy or make refills... Rick Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By German Shepherd lover (Guest Post) (09/23/2008) I love my dog dearly and worry for his safety all the time; after hearing all the conflicting opinions on this matter, I was worried about getting a swiffer at my new house even though I had one before and our animals have never been hurt. I actually called the vet and she said they are fine and to call the number on the package. If you call the proctor and gambell number there is a special message stating the approval and safety for pets by many organizations and even if the animal were to walk in the wet swiffer solution and lick their paws it will not harm them. The number is: 1 800 742 9220 Report Spam or Abuse swiffer urban legend Post By cindi (Guest Post) (09/15/2008) Do some research, this whole swiffer wet jet killing pets is a rumor. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Sue (Guest Post) (09/08/2008) You can use the regular dry cloth of microfiber cloth on the wet jet in stead of the wet jet pads. I think they work better and the are cheaper. Just throw in the washer and its reusable. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Kitty Mom (Guest Post) (08/13/2008) I had heard the rumors that Swiffer Wetjet was unsafe for animals and the flip side that it was a safe product. After personal experience I can say that I will never use it again. I found several blood droplets from my kitty a few weeks ago about the size of a dime on the wooden steps right under where I hung the wetjet after use (the wet pad was still attached). I couldn't see anything wrong with her so it was a mystery to me until I used the wetjet again last weekend on all of my floors. The next morning I found the same blood drops (about 30 of them) on my linoleum kitchen floor. I immediately knew the only connection to making my kitty sick was the Swiffer wetjet use. I had used it on both occasions. She must have inhaled it and had a nose bleed from doing so. I feel very fortunate that I figured this out before she got sick again and possibly died from this exposure. I immediately cleaned my floors with the old fashioned sponge mop and "earth friendly" cleanser and have not had a problem since. I don't care what anyone says, this product obviously had a very negative effect on my kitty and I won't subject her to this again. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Aydin (Guest Post) (07/12/2008) Thank you so much for the tips in removing the cap of the swiffer wetjet device. I always complained of headaches whenever we would use cleaning products in the kitchen, glass or laundry, I always wondered if it was a chemical reaction or just plain lazyness :) so I started changing out stuff with non-toxic (smell-free) natural alternatives and I stopped feeling this ackward pressure w/ slight pain in my head and partial stiffness in my neck. The only thing we hadn't changed out yet was the swiffer wetjet thing - which caused me the same discomfort when used by my fiance. Now with the cap removed I'm still not sure what to use. Vinegar just seems like it will smell funny on the floor? Is there anything else I can use? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Aydin (Guest Post) (07/12/2008) Thank you soo much for the tips in removing the cap of the swiffer wetjet device. I always complained of headaches whenever we would use cleaning products in the kitchen, glass or laundry, I always wondered if it was a chemical reaction or just plain lazyness :) so I started changing out stuff with non-toxic (smell-free) natural alternatives and I stopped feeling this ackward pressure w/ slight pain in my head and partial stiffness in my neck. The only thing we hadn't changed out yet was the swiffer wetjet thing - which caused me the same discomfort when used by my fiance. Now with the cap removed I'm still not sure what to use. Vinegar just seems like it will smell funny on the floor? Is there anything else I can use? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By veronica (Guest Post) (07/03/2008) Borax is not dangerous to dogs--in fact it's a natural preventative that you can use instead of chemical treatments for mange and internal worms. Check with your vets, but ours treats traditionally as well as holistically and he's the one who suggested Borax over chemical treatments. It's also a great product to clean dog houses, dog bedding to help with flea and pest control. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Beatrice (Guest Post) (05/31/2008) Hi, I just want to share my story; two years ago I bought a oriental black cat. He died before his six months of life. It was liver problems, I have also at the same time two dogs at home and three other cats, so this is not a virus. A few months later a got another baby cat same breed black oriental male, he died before his sixth birthday with same symptoms - liver problems. A few months later my female cat got pregnant and had babies. We kept one of them --guess what didn't make it to six months - the vet told me that's impossible that those three baby cats unrelated to each other died of the same thing. I didn't find any virus in the cat blood test, but we find that the cat was exposed to poison. The liver was damaged. Well today I found out about the Swiffer Jet, and guess what? I have one. I'm not saying that this is 100% the problem that killed my baby cats. I just think that there immune system was weaker than the older cats, and my older dog that is 14 years old. he licked the floor and then he get sick. Throwing up yellow stuff. So I think I just will stop using all toxic stuff because they can't be healthy for anybody. Maybe we should start to refill the Swiffer with only water and vinegar. Report Spam or Abuse mY dog drank swiffer Post By Kristina (Guest Post) (04/18/2008) My dog got into the swiffer, bit it open and drank some of it. I found her in a puddle of swiffer! The next 3 or 4 days she threw up a little and had the runs. She got sick, but didn't die Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Michael (Guest Post) (04/02/2008) Hi All, I've been reading through all these posts and frankly I'm shocked at how many of you have bought into this terror campaign regarding the swiffer products! Firstly, do some research - glycol poisoning affects the kidneys, not the liver; anyone who blames liver issues on their swiffer is ignoring basic, proven medical FACTS. Second - read the ingredients of Swiffer - it does NOT contain EITHER ethylene or propylene glycol, but ethers of this compound. Again, basic chemistry will differentiate these compounds from one another. Third - read the labels of your "pet safe' cleaners and you just might be surprised to find that your 'safe' cleaner contains the same compounds as the swiffer. Bottom line - don't start complaining about something when you have the basic facts WRONG! Report Spam or Abuse Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes - not cat or dog illnesses Post By Chubs (Guest Post) (03/08/2008) Through all of the pet enthusiast/chemical battling posts I was able to find some answers to the real question at hand. Don't get me wrong, I Love my pets just as much as the next guy, I just don't let them lick the floor. Anyway, here's what you do: 1. Soften lid with hot water - 30 to 45 seconds 2. Use pliers to lightly squeeze the base of the lid (not the upper part) as you twist it off. You will then see the teeth on the inside that "prevent" you from refilling it yourself. 3. Add 1 part white vinegar to 1 part water. I like to add a couple of drops of essential oil to freshen it up. Vinegar is to be increased with heavily soiled floors (pet stuff). 4. Screw cap back on and voila! You just refilled your Swiffer and prevented the disposal of one more evil container that leeches its nasty contaminants into our drinking water and poisons those crawfish that we adore so much. Long live the Crustaceans! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By DeeDee (Guest Post) (02/17/2008) Ammonia, Pine oils (like in Pinesol & Lysol), tea tree oil, as well as borax are all toxic to cats & dogs! May be best to stick with vinegar & water. Do an online search & find out for yourselves. You'll be surprised at how many things there are! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Rachel (Guest Post) (02/06/2008) Well here is my story now. My dog - a miniature poodle 8 months old, for a while was always sick in the morning. Throwing up just clear stuff. But then he would be ok for a while, and then sick again. I used to use Swiffer when he was younger because of the little accidents in the house. Now for 2-3 weeks he had not been sick in the morning (after the holidays), and he also is no longer peeing in the house. So I hadn't used Swiffer in a while. Well the other day (this weekend I believe) I must have missed a sign that he wanted to go outside so I found a dried up puddle of pee on the floor. So obviously I got out the Swiffer Wet Jet for a quick clean up, and did a little more clean up around the door area and a few other spots since I had it out. Next morning, Boogie was sick again, 3 times during the day, and the next morning, and the morning after that. Now yesterday he was not sick and neither was he this morning. Coïncidence? I doubt it very much. All i know is I don't care whether they are said to be urban legends, to me the signs are clear and that's all I will rely on. I will not endanger my little puppy just because some folks say that it is just a hoax and that the ASPCA has found the product to be safe. In my opinion, my own experience is much more telling than claims that this is an urban legend. When I made the connection, it's like a light bulb went on, as I remember hearing Swiffer was toxic to children and pets, but when I researched the internet I read that it was a hoax, so I figured maybe that wasn't it. But now that I think about it, and have seen him sick for 3 days after I used it, it tells me something is not right. All I'm saying is don't take a chance. I know my dog has a weak stomach, cause he is also car sick, so perhaps in his case it is more obvious when something is making him ill, which in itself might have saved his life. Because I will never again use this product. I have a half-full bottle on my mop and a full one, I will throw them out or give them away. Actually the one on my mop Iwill refill with 'green' cleaner. Again, when he used to be sick every morning, was when he was not housetrained and I used Swiffer almost everyday. When I stopped, he stopped being sick. I leave that with you to do with it what you want. I certainly agree with Dr. B. Hockey, common sense tells us that once water evaporates, chemical substances remain on the floor at a higher concentration. My dog licks his paws a lot, and sniffs the floor etc. Think about it. Would you rather save Swiffer's reputation or your pet's life. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Post By Dr. B. Hockey (Guest Post) (01/26/2008) I am a PhD biochemist with 40 years experience. I am writing to address the swiffer issue. I have recently had problems with 2 of my seven cats (all indoor) who displayed symptoms of having ingested a noxious substance.Having been cat owners for, again, 40 years, we are well-versed in cats and what types of things they can get into. Both ill cats are now fine, the problems were caught early. But in our toxicological detection work, the ONLY potentially noxious substance was my regular use of the swiffer wet jet on my tile and wood floors. This product is used several times a week. Regarding the toxicity testing by the ASPCA, I firmly believe these tests may have errors. When the wet jet solution is applied to the floors as liquid, it dries. The water in the solution evaporates. No one has determined how much residue of the cleaning agent is left behind on the floor. This is stupidity. The cleaning agent remaining on the floor, is now dry. Its concentration is now far higher than that in the liquid solution! DUH. This is basic chemistry folks. No one, as far as I can tell, has tested the residue for potential toxicity problems. Yes, the concentration of cleaning agent in the solution is low. But when its dried, all that remains is an approx 100% residue of cleaning agent. Until someone demonstrates that this residue is non toxic, persons with pets and children need to avoid this product. And regarding Proctor and Gamble and the SPCA - STOP TRYING TO FOOL THE PUBLIC AND PRACTICE REAL SCIENCE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO TEST FOR TOXICITY, DO IT RIGHT. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Toxicity Post By Sue Smith (Guest Post) (01/10/2008) I don't want to make false claims about this product but I will share my experience. I recently moved into an apt where Swiffer wet mop had been used for about a year. Interestingly, the last tenant had a severe upper respiratory infection for weeks before she moved out. I am very sensitive to toxins and pick up quickly if I'm being exposed to something. This is my sister's apt which I've lived in for months at a time(several years ago) with no problem but she's been subletting it for over a year now. It's winter, cold, and the intake for the ac/heater comes right of some vinyl flooring in the apt. So with the heater running all night, that air above the vinyl flooring is being distributed into my room while sleeping. When I first walked into the unit, I could smell some cleaning agent, citrus-y, but didn't think anything of it. After my second night there, I went to use the bathroom in the am, and upon rising, felt stabbing pains in my chest. This was pretty scary. I layed down and about 15 min later they subsided. I spent the better part of the day away from the apt with no reoccurence. That night, I came home, and sat at the computer and these same pains, a bit softer returned. I am very self investigative around my health so I sensed I was being exposed to something and walked outside. Within a minute of breathing fresh air, the pains stopped. When I walked back into the house and sat at the computer, they started within a few minutes again. I was baffled by what would be causing it. Later, I found the container of the Swiffer wet pads in a closet and instantly felt certain this was the offending substance since clearly the floor had been mopped for a year with this and vinyl flooring is porous. I tried to clean the floor but the dull coating on the usually shiny vinyl flooring didn't change. I went out and bought a space heater to avoid that air being pulled in the intake from the affected vinyl flooring area when the heater is running. Sure enough, I was fine by just staying in the bedroom and not letting the apt heater come on. In the morning, when I went back into the area where the vinyl flooring is, my symptoms would start. Granted, I might already have some predisposed weakness in my heart that is reacting to this but I just want people to know that no matter what claims are out there that this stuff is safe, I don't think it is. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By (Guest Post) (11/19/2007) Thanks for the great refilling tip! I couldn't get it off in regular tap water, but I super-heated the bowl of water in the microwave and then only had to soak the bottle for 30 seconds and the cap twisted off! And as to the other issue, I have a two year old cat that's been in liver failure twice when he should be healthy, and the vet is totally perplexed. And BOTH incidents happened BEFORE I started using the wetjet ... so you folks need to learn the difference between correlations and causation. The vet also told me my indoor cat probably ingested antifreeze ... I suppose now you'll all run out and investigate Pinesol? Think about it, if the wetjet formula caused harm there'd be infant liver failure, since they crawl all over floors. The fact is that sometimes healthy animals go into liver failure and even the best vets can't figure it out ... but that doesn't mean the wetjet did it, it means people are desperate to lay blame somewhere. I'm leaning towards the chemicals and byproducts in his Iams personally -- here's hoping organic food helps! Report Spam or Abuse Sick dog $ Post By Holly Carson (Guest Post) (11/05/2007) My daughter took her puppy to college and found it lethargic and acting as if it was "drunk". She took it to an emergency clinic and the last test that was performed was for ethylene glycol and it came up positive. The dog was given the anecdote for 3 days until it was completely out of her system. The cost of $3,000. We searched the apartment over and over, then found out about this swiffer, in which the kids use for the floor and know it is the only thing the dog could have walked on and licked his paws. Who would know? They had 6 hours to keep this dog alive. Thank god they did the right thing in bringing it somewhere. They would all have been devistated, as I would, if this puppy died. Atleast we know now, this is the cause. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By michelle. (Guest Post) (11/03/2007) Let's use some common sense even though swiffer solution is mostly water. Do you think it's a good idea to have any chemicals where your pets can get to them? I'm sure any cleaner could kill a pet if they consume enough; toilet bowl cleaner, pine cleaner, etc. Here's an idea keep chemicals away from pets! Report Spam or Abuse Swiffer Wet Jet Post By Ashley. (Guest Post) (11/02/2007) If you go to Snopes.com you can read why the Swiffer Wet Jet is NOT harmful to children or pets. I have been using it for years and nothing has happened to any of my pets. Report Spam or Abuse Swiffer Wet Jet Toxic?? Post By DivaSas (Guest Post) (10/13/2007) I know this has probably been done to death in this post but FYI. I've been using Swiffer WetJet since it was created and my 14 year old pug and 6 year old cat are still going strong. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Jen (Guest Post) (10/04/2007) Do you think the ASPCA would lie and have a post on their site stating there is nothing dangerous in the cleaner if there really was? Get a grip people. Breathing normal air alone is supposed to be bad for us and our dogs, so is dog food. Don't believe everything you hear. Investigate. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (09/25/2007) I have a 1yr old min pin and I have been using the swiffer for about three months. Even though they say it is safe after reading some stories above I will not be using the cleaning solution any longer. I love my Dog way to much. If anything happened to him I would be very upset. By the way ALLY who posted on 07/02 your heartless and should never be allowed to own a dog. If it could harm you would you use it? No you wouldn't so why take the chance of letting it hurt your pet. Shame on you. Thank you everyone esle for bringing light to this subject. Report Spam or Abuse If you want to be able to refill your bottles! Post By rachel (Guest Post) (09/12/2007) I found a way to do so, while working at a home I was cleaning one day, they were a rescue for animals, and they had a syringe, (i know not everyone just has a syringe laying around. :D ) But what you do is you go to a supply store and get the really big fat syringes and suck up the liquid into it and put the needle into the plastic rubber part on top. Not leaks are made, just puts the stuff in the bottle. Just thought id give this little piece of info, even though its hard to find the supply needed for it. :D Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By nancyb (Guest Post) (08/18/2007) If you think about this, ANY cleaner would be toxic to not only you, your children and especially your animals. If it has an ingredient that is in antifreeze. Antifreeze is very dangerous because it smells and tastes sweet to them. That is why they say if you spill some to wash it away or animals will drink it. If you mop your floors you shouldn't have your animals on the floors until they are completely dry in the first place. So if they are on the wet floor they are then getting the chemical on their feet and then licking off from there or unless they are in there licking the wet floor. But once the floor is dry it should pose no threat. After all you wouldn't let your newborn baby crawl on a wet floor you just mopped would you? If they did, they would probably develop a rash from the harshness of the chemicals. So we can't blame it completely on the product until you know if it was properly used. And thank you for telling me how to refill this bottle. I've been trying to pry, twist and inject it with my own soap but haven't been able to figure out how to get it in there! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By maureen (Guest Post) (07/30/2007) Thanks for the info, re swiffer wet jet. The recipes sound great. Ones that I will try. Just wanted to know if the swiffer wet jet was really meant to be use on laminate flooring or not. Any suggestions? I haven't been able to find any recommendations for or against. Thanks from Canada. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Jamie (Guest Post) (07/29/2007) Refill with a little dish soap and a few drops of disinfectant (lysol) .... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Ally (Guest Post) (07/02/2007) In case anyone noticed....this board is supposed to be for swiffer refill recipes...not an animal rights board. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post by Kentucky-lass (51) | (06/17/2007) Profile | Contact I recently read where one should not use Pine Sol to clean floors if you have animals, because there is something toxic in the cleaner. I think I read this in Good Housekeeping, so it is not an urban legend. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to all who have lost their dear animals. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By (Guest Post) (06/17/2007) Just a suggestion here...I always check out "urban legends" at hoaxbusters.com. I haven"t checked there for a while, so hope it is still available. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By skates (Guest Post) (05/29/2007) I have used a Swiffer Wet Jet for about 3 and a half or 4 years and I have always had dogs, 2 in fact. One is a very healthy bulldog, never been sick. The other is a Miniature Daschund we got about 2 years ago as a puppy, he also has never been sick. I would be willing to say that I use my Wet Jet on the floors at LEAST 2 times a week. Maybe we all need to do a little research before blaming our household cleaners. Maybe there are dog that are a little more suceptible to getting sick. Things like that can also be hereditary. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Huh? (Guest Post) (05/27/2007) With all the new light about the pet food actually causing liver failure and cancer, is it possible that the wet jet solution was never the culprit, but what was, in fact, the pet's food? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post by CoCo 007 (13) | (05/19/2007) Blog! | Contact After reading about how toxic swiffer wet jet is to pets, I will not be trying out their product.I wouldn't take it if it was free! You can say it's all urban legend until you're blue in the face & I still won't believe it. There is too many deaths to these animals by liver failue. Coinsidence? I'm sure it's not. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Jim (Guest Post) (05/07/2007) Many North American household products have toxic chemicals in them. Many can't be sold in Europe, because of Europe's stricter label laws would show how dangerous the products are. In the USA manufacturers (who have the FDA in their pockets) say that the levels are acceptably low. but when you use several, your home will gas up with toxic fumes. Also if you are sensitive to these toxic chemicals, you may get rashes, asthma, or other ailments. Of course over many years time the cancer causing chemicals can get cancer started in your body. Better to be safe and use vinegar and water with a dash of tea tree oil. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post by Ferggie (1) | (04/15/2007) Contact To refill your swifter wetjet bottle, simply soak the top of the bottle in very hot water to soften the plastic. Twist off the cap - you may need to use a pair of pliers, fill ( I used plain vinegar & some water - 2 parts vinegar 1 part water - this prevents floor from becoming sticky). It smells for a little while, but goes away. Twist top back on and you are good to go! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By B Richards (Guest Post) (02/28/2007) It's amazing how some people jump on the 'hoax' bandwagon and CLAIM Swiffer Wet Jet killed your dogs. I've seen gullibility in the past, but this is ludicrous. I guess my two dogs and three cats should have died long ago considering we've been using the product since it's been on the market. Is anyone in the market to buy the Brooklyn Bridge? :-) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Laura (Guest Post) (10/05/2006) I've been using swifer wet jet for a couple of years and my dog has now become ill with liver problems, kidney issues, and cancer in her lymph nodes. She now has chemo treatments, and is on medication. We've stopped using swifer along with febreeze after hearing about this said rumor. Her condition has improved only because she's recieved treatment, but I just wanted to put our story out there. I feel terrible that she might have become ill from something like this. :( Report Spam or Abuse Animal Poison Control Center Responds to Swiffer Wet Jet Rumor Post By darimini (Guest Post) (08/15/2006) ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Responds to Swiffer Wet Jet Rumor Friday, May 7, 2004 Veterinary Toxicologists regard allegations of liver failure and death from household cleaner as unfounded. (Urbana, IL) May 6, 2004 -- 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. The ASPCA will continue to monitor this situation and will post any additional information as it becomes available. 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/. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Mary (Guest Post) (06/02/2006) I purchased a Swiffer Wet Jet a month ago. I wasn't sure about it because we have five dogs and three cats (so we really need it!!). The animals are all fine. Thanks for the tip on how to get the cap off a refill. I've been trying to figure that one out. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Linda Sutherland (Guest Post) (04/21/2006) I had a house built with all hardwood floors. I always used Swiffer Wet Jet to clean them. I also had a healthy Pug. A year after living there, my dog died due to "poisoning". The vet has the blood work that shows she died from the same subatance that is in Antifreeze. We had a fenced in yard,with no neighbors around. We never used antifreeze around our Pug. So, what does that tell you??? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By IMAQT1962 (Guest Post) (03/15/2006) WE HAVE USED OUR SWIFFER WET JET FOR YEARS AN OUR DOG IS VERY HEALTHY. SHE GETS A CHECKUP ON A REGULAR BASIS.I REALLY CAN'T SEE A COMPANY PUTTING OUT A PRODUCT THE IS HARMFUL TO PETS, BECAUSE IF IT WAS HARMFUL TO ANIMALS I WOULD THINK IT WOULD ALSO BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet and your pets Post By Patty Miller (Guest Post) (01/19/2006) I just purchased a Swifter Wetjet and have read the ASPCA website statement that there is no rumor that it makes your pets sick or can kill them. But after reading the messages from other people, it looks like something toxic is killing their pets and I personally don't want to take the chance of making my pet dogs and cats sick so I won't use the Wetjet at all. Hopefully we can dis-assemble it and return it unused! New question: I just had laminate floors put in -- what can you clean them with???? Any suggestions would be appreciated... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Katie (Guest Post) (12/04/2005) my dog recently died of liver failure too. Now she was older, but she went from relatively healthy (for 14) to very sick and died of liver failure within months of the discovery. I have read the statements from the ASPCA, so i'm not trying to promote a swiffer wetjet myth, but when i read the other posts about dogs, I just wanted to put mine out there that we used swiffer wet jet and our dog passed away when her liver totally shut down. (Our vet also asked us if she had gotten into anything poisonous, but she was an inside dog.) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Nicole (Guest Post) (12/03/2005) A friend of mine has a toy poodle whose health has gone bad recently. The vet said it could only be from ingesting antifreeze, but she's never allowed in the garage. My friend started using a Swiffer Wet Jet just before her dog became ill and her dog has been licking her paws ever since. Another friend of mine was warned about the Swiffer fluid by his vet, but my vet sayd she hasn't seen any study to show a connection. I find it hard to believe that all these mysterious illnesses I've heard about are unrelated to the Swiffer fluid. Does anyone know if the Clorox Ready Mop fluid has similar ingredients? The label doesn't say. If it doesn't, I think we should all switch! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Post By Lori (Guest Post) (10/15/2005) I too read it was an urban legend but was still skeptical. Does anyone have proof that the ingredients in the Swiffer Wet Jet are harmful to our pets. (blood work from your pet's vet) I am trying to find other pet owners that have had, harmful affects to thier pets, from the use of household cleaning products. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By chickenwing (Guest Post) (10/12/2005) take the cap off with some pliers and then fill with windex Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By lisa (Guest Post) (10/10/2005) Last july my dog went into liver failure. His liver levels were way above normal. After takeing him to two vets, we were able to get the levels down. At the time I was using a swiffer wetjet. My dog is also an indoor dog and we have a fenced yard when he goes out. The vet could not explain why this happened. Because i ran out of the pads I have not used the wetjet in awhile. I belive it will be in this weeks trash. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By DENISE (Guest Post) (10/04/2005) I JUST USED THE VINEGAR TREATMENT ON A SMALL SECTION OF MY FLOOR IT STILL DULL AND STREAKING. I USED A DRY SWIFFER AND THE RIGHT AMOuNT OF WATER VINEGAR, I'M SORRY I PUT IN MY FLOORS 2 YEARS NOW STILL STUGGLING WITH A DULL FLOOR COULD IT BE BAD FLOORING? MY INSTALLER HAS COME OUT 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF CUPPING INSTALLED WRONG BUT THE FLOOR IS VERY DULL COMPARED TO THE OTHER ROOMS . HELP ME PLEASE Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Rhonda (Guest Post) (09/30/2005) Hi my 12 year old niece is heart broken tonight her 4 year old chihuahua is dead from liver toxic and guess what her Mom used on her hard wood floor yes you got it the wet jet please if your item is killing our pets just put on the item not for familys with pets Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By joann yoho (Guest Post) (09/15/2005) I just recently had two of my dogs die. My vet kept asking me if the first one had gotten in to some poison. I said no way. Then the second died. Now my new puppy is sick and I just did the floor he walks on and his playpen where he stays all day is on.Took new puppy to vet last saturday. He could not figure out what was wrong with him. Gave him antibotic and he is still sick. Going to vet today with this news of wet jet. Report Spam or Abuse Refilling Swiffer Wet Jets Post by ThriftyFun (3738) | (08/31/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact When using a Swiffer Wet Jet, the replacement bottles can get pretty expensive. I discovered that you can take the cap off the bottle (I used a strap wrench which you can find in the tool department at Sears (and it's great for opening all sorts of bottles, so it would be a worthwhile investment) but soaking the top in hot water also helps,) and refill it with your own cleaning solution. I diluted it so that it wouldn't get too soapy. To pour your cleaning solution into the bottle, simply place a funnel over the bottle. I personally like Amway LOC, but I also really like Fabuloso. You can use any cleaner, but diluting it stretches the cleaning solution substantially. Once you have managed to get the top off of the bottle, you can refill it whenever it gets empty, without having to spring for a whole new bottle. It's also better for the environment. By Susan K. Beal Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Vic (Guest Post) (05/27/2005) Thank you rmuglia for that information. I too read it was an urban legend but was still skeptical. I've had, & rescued, dogs all my life so I tend to wonder why things come up in the 1st place if it's not true. I don't have one because I bought a carpet cleaner that also does tile etc. floors. I will only use vinegar or other natural cleaners on my floors. My dogs lick the floors & lie on them so I wouldn't take any chances. I'm still skeptical about Febreeze even though it's supposedly safe for animals. They "doth protest to much" about how safe it is for animals so that makes me suspicious. I just avoid as many chemicals as possible. I'm so sorry about your loss. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By rmuglia (Guest Post) (05/26/2005) I know of two dogs that have died after their owners have used the swifter wet jet. My dog being one and my friends being the other. There is no way that there is not a danger to dogs from this product. I can send you his paper work from the vet that his liver and pancreas levels were so far above the normal that they almost registered off the charts. This is a dog that was never sick until the use of the swifter wet jet. Please look into this matter so that more animals may be spared the horrible death from this product. I am saving my blood work and death results from the vet for futher use in case of a law suit from this product. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By smoothy (Guest Post) (10/19/2004) I used Orange Pine sol and Murphys oil soap with a little water for mine. I have all Hardwood floors and it works excellent. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post by malibumomof3 (1) | (08/15/2004) Contact Please see this website http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/swifferdog.html It is an urban legend (hoax) that swiffer wetjet agent is toxic to pets. It's just not true at all. Still the idea of saving money with a homemade cleaning agent is a great one---just don't be scared of using the swiffer cleaner. The rumor was started through those email chain letters---like the Neiman Marcus cookie one----or that Microsoft will pay you if you forward an email----etc. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Tara (Guest Post) (08/13/2004) If you like your Swiffer wet jet and you have pets inside...please use one of these homemade recipies for the cleaner...the Wet jet formula is toxic to pets. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post by truleelee (40) | (08/10/2004) Contact I searched for an answer. The one I found says to to a solution of winegar and water. I found it here: http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm Report Spam or Abuse RE: Swiffer Wet Jet Refill Recipes Post By Deanna (Guest Post) (08/09/2004) A great floor cleaner is half heinz vinegar and half water plus some essential oil to your liking. Tea tree will disinfect and others just smell great. This will work with the spray and mop style of cleaning. Report Spam or Abuse