Swiffer Wetjet Rumor is False

From: "Phil P."

The Swifter Wetjet solution contains propylene glycol (PG). PG causes Heinz
bodies in cats. Heinz bodies result in red blood cell destruction and
hemolytic anemia in cats.

Cats have oxidant-sensitive hemoglobin. Their hemoglobin is highly unstable
and subject to oxidation by chemicals that aren't deleterious to other
species' RBCs.

See: Am J Vet Res (American Journal of Veterinary Research) 1992
Jan;53(1):69-72. "Hematologic alterations in adult cats fed 6 or 12%
propylene glycol" more information.

Thank you for posting this. I knew propylene glycol is supposed to be toxic to
cats but couldn't remember why. As a side note, many human body care products
such as lotions contain propylene glycol. I know my cats like to lick me
sometimes when I put lotion on.

I use a floor steamer to clean my floors. That way I don't have to worry about
my cats getting any chemical residue on their paws. But there are non-toxic
cleaners that can be used, such as vinegar and water.

Lauren
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From: "Phil P."

The Swifter Wetjet solution contains propylene glycol (PG). PG causes Heinz
bodies in cats. Heinz bodies result in red blood cell destruction and
hemolytic anemia in cats.

Cats have oxidant-sensitive hemoglobin. Their hemoglobin is highly unstable
and subject to oxidation by chemicals that aren't deleterious to other
species' RBCs.

See: Am J Vet Res (American Journal of Veterinary Research) 1992
Jan;53(1):69-72. "Hematologic alterations in adult cats fed 6 or 12%
propylene glycol" more information.

Thank you for posting this. I knew propylene glycol is supposed to be toxic to
cats but couldn't remember why. As a side note, many human body care products
such as lotions contain propylene glycol. I know my cats like to lick me
sometimes when I put lotion on.

I use a floor steamer to clean my floors. That way I don't have to worry about
my cats getting any chemical residue on their paws. But there are non-toxic
cleaners that can be used, such as vinegar and water.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

"Laura R." wrote

What kind, and where did you get it? Can they be used on wood floors? I'm
guessing that the answer to that is probably "no", but what the heck, it
doesn't hurt to ask. :-)



I think the answer is "yes, if you like grey bumpy wood floors!


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"Laura R." wrote

What kind, and where did you get it? Can they be used on wood floors? I'm
guessing that the answer to that is probably "no", but what the heck, it
doesn't hurt to ask. :-)



I think the answer is "yes, if you like grey bumpy wood floors!


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"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa 08 May 2004 13:37:17 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
PawsForThought ) said,
I use a floor steamer to clean my floors.

What kind, and where did you get it? Can they be used on wood floors?
I'm guessing that the answer to that is probably "no", but what the
heck, it doesn't hurt to ask. :-)

Laura
--
I am Dyslexia of Borg,
Your ass will be laminated.

I just bought a Bissell Steam Mop, so I was able to check the instructions
for you. Their booklet says, "Steam Mop is designed to clean bare flooring
such as ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate, marble, stone and *sealed* hard wood
floors." Later, the instructions say that the Steam Mop "is not for use on
unsealed wood floors." I think I would be concerned, though, even if the
floors are sealed. There could always be some area where steam could
penetrate if the wood isn't completely sealed.

MaryL

"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa 08 May 2004 13:37:17 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
PawsForThought ) said,
I use a floor steamer to clean my floors.

What kind, and where did you get it? Can they be used on wood floors?
I'm guessing that the answer to that is probably "no", but what the
heck, it doesn't hurt to ask. :-)

Laura
--
I am Dyslexia of Borg,
Your ass will be laminated.

I just bought a Bissell Steam Mop, so I was able to check the instructions
for you. Their booklet says, "Steam Mop is designed to clean bare flooring
such as ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate, marble, stone and *sealed* hard wood
floors." Later, the instructions say that the Steam Mop "is not for use on
unsealed wood floors." I think I would be concerned, though, even if the
floors are sealed. There could always be some area where steam could
penetrate if the wood isn't completely sealed.

MaryL

From: "MaryL" AKE-OUT-THE-LITTER

"Laura R." wrote in message
. ..
circa 08 May 2004 13:37:17 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
PawsForThought ) said,
I use a floor steamer to clean my floors.

What kind, and where did you get it? Can they be used on wood floors?
I'm guessing that the answer to that is probably "no", but what the
heck, it doesn't hurt to ask. :-)

Laura
--
I am Dyslexia of Borg,
Your ass will be laminated.

I just bought a Bissell Steam Mop, so I was able to check the instructions
for you. Their booklet says, "Steam Mop is designed to clean bare flooring
such as ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate, marble, stone and *sealed* hard wood
floors." Later, the instructions say that the Steam Mop "is not for use on
unsealed wood floors." I think I would be concerned, though, even if the
floors are sealed. There could always be some area where steam could
penetrate if the wood isn't completely sealed.

MaryL

I've got the Euro Pro Shark one and that's pretty much the same info as well.
I don't know if my wood floors are sealed or not, so I'm not using it on the
wood floors. I use one of the dry swiffer type things to get dust and dirt,
and I've cleaned with a mixture of vinegar and water (but only slightly damp).
I've also cleaned with this natural orange cleaner which kind of treats the
wood by moisturizing it. But I'm new to the wood floor thing so if anyone has
something that would work better, please let me know. I do love my steamer
though for ceramic and tile floors. Someone was telling me about a cleaner
available at Trader Joe's called Zen that's supposed to be pet friendly but I
haven't tried it yet.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: "MaryL" AKE-OUT-THE-LITTER

"Laura R." wrote in message
. ..
circa 08 May 2004 13:37:17 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
PawsForThought ) said,
I use a floor steamer to clean my floors.

What kind, and where did you get it? Can they be used on wood floors?
I'm guessing that the answer to that is probably "no", but what the
heck, it doesn't hurt to ask. :-)

Laura
--
I am Dyslexia of Borg,
Your ass will be laminated.

I just bought a Bissell Steam Mop, so I was able to check the instructions
for you. Their booklet says, "Steam Mop is designed to clean bare flooring
such as ceramic tile, vinyl, laminate, marble, stone and *sealed* hard wood
floors." Later, the instructions say that the Steam Mop "is not for use on
unsealed wood floors." I think I would be concerned, though, even if the
floors are sealed. There could always be some area where steam could
penetrate if the wood isn't completely sealed.

MaryL

I've got the Euro Pro Shark one and that's pretty much the same info as well.
I don't know if my wood floors are sealed or not, so I'm not using it on the
wood floors. I use one of the dry swiffer type things to get dust and dirt,
and I've cleaned with a mixture of vinegar and water (but only slightly damp).
I've also cleaned with this natural orange cleaner which kind of treats the
wood by moisturizing it. But I'm new to the wood floor thing so if anyone has
something that would work better, please let me know. I do love my steamer
though for ceramic and tile floors. Someone was telling me about a cleaner
available at Trader Joe's called Zen that's supposed to be pet friendly but I
haven't tried it yet.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa 09 May 2004 17:30:14 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
PawsForThought ) said,
But I'm new to the wood floor thing so if anyone has
something that would work better, please let me know. I

Murphy's Oil Soap. It's also great for cleaning oil paint out of
paintbrushes, if you happen to have a sideline as an artist. ;-)


And the scent! Mmmmm. Very nice.


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"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa 09 May 2004 17:30:14 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
PawsForThought ) said,
But I'm new to the wood floor thing so if anyone has
something that would work better, please let me know. I

Murphy's Oil Soap. It's also great for cleaning oil paint out of
paintbrushes, if you happen to have a sideline as an artist. ;-)


And the scent! Mmmmm. Very nice.


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