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Swiffer Wet Jet Pet Rumor
image Teresa wrote in to ask about the truth of that email rumor going around alleging that the Swiffer Wet Jet cleaning fluid contains antifreeze and can be fatal to pets (you can read the full text of that email rumor here). Swiffer itself addresses this rumor on its corporate website, so it can be pretty easily debunked. It's totally false. But since I'm on the subject of Swiffers, I've got to note something about them that I find incredibly annoying... how you can only use Swiffer brand cleaning fluid with the Wet Jet. And, of course, the Swiffer brand fluid ain't cheap. Out of frustration, I ended up carving a hole in the top of the Swiffer brand bottle and pouring generic cleaning fluid into it, but that didn't work well at all since the fluid kept splashing up out of the bottle whenever I moved it too vigorously. So yes, Swiffer may be innocent of killing pets, but in my books they're still guilty of selling overpriced cleaning fluid. Yeah, I could stop using the Wet Jet entirely, but I don't want to do that because I like how the Wet Jet works. I just don't like being forced to buy only Swiffer brand fluid to use in it. (Sorry about the rant).
Posted By: Alex | Date: Mon May 10, 2004 | Permalink | Total Comments: 114
Category: Animals, Email Hoaxes
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Seriously, "Todd from Jersey" has emancipated legions of idiots who are stuck thinking inside the box! After I read several comments about his post, I thought "who are these fruitcakes that don't realize the battery cover is already off?"
Then I realized--I was one of the stupid ones!
I should have known that the shiny metal pieces below the bottle-release were, in fact, battery terminals. Unfortunately, our battery cover got lost in the move. They should really improve the design if this many people are losing their battery covers without noticing! Or maybe it's marketing genius--making us all replace our perfectly good swiffers with new ones!
Posted by Ryan in Birmingham, AL  on  Mon Apr 06, 2009  at  09:05 PM
Todd is my hero! To think the best laugh I've had in a month was in my cleaning closet!
Posted by marci  in  idaho  on  Sun Apr 19, 2009  at  08:42 AM
I have had a swiffer wetjet with the cleaning solution stored in it for the last I don't know how long. I put it away because I didn't like how it made the floors feel. Two weeks ago, I got an 8 week young Havachon puppy, Wyatt (he's a little guy about 2 lbs.). I confine him mostly to my linoleum floored kitchen which he loves to lick. I pull out the swiffer for fast and easy cleanups in our potty training endeavor, that is until this past Sunday. This past Saturday, Wyatt began throwing up and was lethargic. Sunday, the diaharea began but the throwing up stopped. Today, Monday, he was doing both. I took him to the vet who diagnosed him with having parasites (not of the worm type) in his intestines. While at the vet's office, Wyatt relieved himself and it was red in color which required a parvo test and thank goodness it came out negative. I left him at the vet overnight for observation as he is highly dehydrated.

The vet said that the parasites probably came from Wyatt drinking stagnant water, licking infected urine or eating infected feces. I have no other dogs and Wyatt is highly supervised when he goes outside in the front yard. On Sunday, I remembered about the swiffer rumor email and immediately cleaned up the kitchen area using plain old vinegar and water. Many say that the swiffer cleaning solution is "safe" consisting mostly of water. However, if the solution consists mostly of water, do the remaining compounds hinder parasites from growing? And if the remaining compounds do hinder the growth of parasites, could it possibly be safe for children and pets? I'm not looking to blame swiffer for Wyatt's problems but I'd sure like to rule it out.

I do like the unit and after reading the other posts, will now figure out how to get the cap off of the bottle and replace with the cheaper and natural vinegar and water solution.
Posted by susan  in  Orlando, FL  on  Mon Apr 27, 2009  at  02:14 PM
You are an idiot if you think a swiffer killed your pet.
Posted by Messer  on  Fri May 01, 2009  at  10:20 AM
TODD UR THE MAN! I WAS ABOUT TO SMASH THIS STUPID THING AFTER I CUT MY FINGER AND FOUND OUT WHY THERE IS A LITTLE STICKER THAT SHOWS NOT TO PUT YOUR HAND INSIDE THE SOAP COMPARTMENT. MY ROOMATE TOOK THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT OFF THE SWIFFER TO USE THE BATTERIES AND DIDNT PUT THE COMPARTMENT BACK!!!! THAT EXPLAINS WHY I COULD REMOVE IT. IT WASNT THERE LOL
Posted by Swiffer HATE  in  Indy  on  Wed May 06, 2009  at  11:09 AM
I love my swiffer vacuum and wet jet and use them both several times a day. My problem is the handle came loose on my wet jet and completely falls apart to expose the wires. Needless to say, it is extremely hard to use unless I hold the handle way down by the split. My son says I have probably worn it out!!! It is only 7 months old....and I love it. Any ideas???????
Posted by Marianne Boss  in  Maryland  on  Fri Aug 14, 2009  at  06:42 AM
Wow, it's been several years and TODD is still helping with the battery compartment problem. I've been trying to pry mine open for days and finally decided to check online to see if this is a common problem. VOILA, battery compartment right there on the floor next to Mr. Mop. THANKS TODD!!!
Posted by Gina  in  Dallas TX  on  Wed Aug 19, 2009  at  08:05 PM
Swiffer wet jet not only gave my floors a glossy like-new complexion, but my 13 year old, 2-legged golden retriever grew back one of his legs after the third time we used the cleaning solution on our kitchen floors. it was a miracle.
Posted by Michael  in  Texas  on  Thu Aug 20, 2009  at  08:26 PM
Todd you are the man, I looked at this thing for 45 minutes and I'm like there is no battery anywhere to be found on this! found it in the closet
Posted by Mark  in  Halifax  on  Tue Aug 25, 2009  at  03:04 PM
I have a 4 month old shihtzu puppy who has been in perfect health. I got a new Swifter Wet Jet and used it yesterday. Our puppy nearly dies. He vomited and foamed at the mouth and is lifeless.
Posted by Patti Dupree  in  Atlanta, GA  on  Sat Sep 05, 2009  at  07:18 AM
I've read all the rebuttals regarding the swiffer wet jet cloths. Just this past weekend two family pets became extremely sick after tearing apart a dried swiffer pad. I do not think it is a coincidence. While both pets were older (9 and 10) they both were healthy until they ripped apart the swiffer pad. Just to be cautious I would definitely suggest the pads be kept away form pets.
Posted by Mary  on  Tue Sep 08, 2009  at  06:14 AM
Todd:

It is hard to believe, when I read your note about the Swifter Battery Compartment, however, upon searching the laundry room floor, THERE IT WAS !!!!

Sometime we get so frustated by what we are trying to do, we can't see the problem.

Thanks
Posted by Robert A.  in  CT  on  Fri Sep 25, 2009  at  10:36 AM
I used a pair of pliers and removed the cap and poured my soultion into the bottle. I then put the cap back on and it worked fine.
Posted by Jimmy  in  USA  on  Mon Oct 12, 2009  at  02:08 PM
I will never buy a swiffer product again because it's just a big money racket. I can't find pads that fit my model any more, and the ones they have there cost $7 and I"m not about to buy them only to find that they don't fit. Also, I opened the box in the store to eyeball them to see if I thought I could make them fit and I can't even figure out how the tape crap on them even works. And yes, the old formula left my floor streaky and dull anyway. Why is it that you have to spend $500 to geto something that actually cleans floors and isn't a piece of crap.
Posted by Sk8rgrl23  in  in a kitchen with a dirty floor because I can't bu  on  Sun Nov 01, 2009  at  05:51 AM
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