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Cats and cleaning products?
I'm unlurking to ask about cleaning products dangerous to cats. I am
hoping that with all the vast experience on this group, I'll be able to find answers to my questions. We will be moving to a new apartment in the next few weeks. As is usual here in Spain, there are no carpets in the new place - all the floors are tile. I am not sure what cleaning products might have been used to wash the floors before we rented the place. I know that there are certain products which are very toxic to cats. So my question is, IF the floors in the new apartment had been washed using some of those toxic products, what can I do to wash off the remains of the toxic stuff? Could any toxic stuff have worn off over time? I think the apartment has been empty for at least 2 or 3 months, so would that be enough time for any toxic residue of the cleaning products to dissipate? Any suggestions on what I can scrub the floors with in order to get rid of any possible last traces of the dangerous stuff? We didn't have this worry when we first moved here because our first apartment was brand new - it had never been lived in. But with this one, I worry about the kitties' health. I am not going to bring them into the new apartment until I'm sure it's safe for them. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me. And special thanks from Kotyo and Sweety who will be the ones walking on the tile floors and then licking their paws... Nadia (and Kotyo and Sweety) -- Little Monster pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Kotyo Sweety pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Sweety Kotyo and Sweety together: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/KotyoAndSweety |
Cats and cleaning products?
Nadia N. wrote:
I'm unlurking to ask about cleaning products dangerous to cats. I am hoping that with all the vast experience on this group, I'll be able to find answers to my questions. We will be moving to a new apartment in the next few weeks. As is usual here in Spain, there are no carpets in the new place - all the floors are tile. I am not sure what cleaning products might have been used to wash the floors before we rented the place. I know that there are certain products which are very toxic to cats. So my question is, IF the floors in the new apartment had been washed using some of those toxic products, what can I do to wash off the remains of the toxic stuff? Could any toxic stuff have worn off over time? I think the apartment has been empty for at least 2 or 3 months, so would that be enough time for any toxic residue of the cleaning products to dissipate? Any suggestions on what I can scrub the floors with in order to get rid of any possible last traces of the dangerous stuff? We didn't have this worry when we first moved here because our first apartment was brand new - it had never been lived in. But with this one, I worry about the kitties' health. I am not going to bring them into the new apartment until I'm sure it's safe for them. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me. And special thanks from Kotyo and Sweety who will be the ones walking on the tile floors and then licking their paws... Nadia (and Kotyo and Sweety) I'm not an expert on cleaning products but my first thought was a vinegar solution. Perhaps 1/4 cup per gallon of hot water. Use plenty of the water. MLB |
Cats and cleaning products?
"Kajikit" wrote in message ... On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:23:31 +0200, "Nadia N." wrote: I'm unlurking to ask about cleaning products dangerous to cats. I am hoping that with all the vast experience on this group, I'll be able to find answers to my questions. We will be moving to a new apartment in the next few weeks. As is usual here in Spain, there are no carpets in the new place - all the floors are tile. I am not sure what cleaning products might have been used to wash the floors before we rented the place. I know that there are certain products which are very toxic to cats. So my question is, IF the floors in the new apartment had been washed using some of those toxic products, what can I do to wash off the remains of the toxic stuff? Could any toxic stuff have worn off over time? I think the apartment has been empty for at least 2 or 3 months, so would that be enough time for any toxic residue of the cleaning products to dissipate? Any suggestions on what I can scrub the floors with in order to get rid of any possible last traces of the dangerous stuff? We didn't have this worry when we first moved here because our first apartment was brand new - it had never been lived in. But with this one, I worry about the kitties' health. I am not going to bring them into the new apartment until I'm sure it's safe for them. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me. And special thanks from Kotyo and Sweety who will be the ones walking on the tile floors and then licking their paws... Nadia (and Kotyo and Sweety) I can't imagine any commonly-used cleaning product so toxic to cats that it would hang around in the environment and still be unsafe after four months... it's a very big 'if' that you're worrying about. I'm sure they'll be fine. But if you want to be on the safe side, mop the floor with plain water and wash anything away! -- I agree. I'd really be more concerned with new construction being toxic than with any remnants of cleaning products on an older place. But yes, wash, rinse, repeat. Jo |
Cats and cleaning products?
MLB wrote:
I'm not an expert on cleaning products but my first thought was a vinegar solution. Perhaps 1/4 cup per gallon of hot water. Use plenty of the water. MLB Thanks. I guess I'd better stock up on vinegar. It's a big apartment :-) -- Little Monster pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Kotyo Sweety pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Sweety Kotyo and Sweety together: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/KotyoAndSweety |
Cats and cleaning products?
Jofirey wrote:
"Kajikit" wrote in message ... I can't imagine any commonly-used cleaning product so toxic to cats that it would hang around in the environment and still be unsafe after four months... it's a very big 'if' that you're worrying about. I'm sure they'll be fine. But if you want to be on the safe side, mop the floor with plain water and wash anything away! -- I agree. I'd really be more concerned with new construction being toxic than with any remnants of cleaning products on an older place. But yes, wash, rinse, repeat. Jo Yeah, I will be giving the place a thorough washing in any case. I am just a bit paranoid about cleaning products because a few months ago one of the posters of a Spanish cat forum that I lurk on had her cat die after she washed her floor with some new product. She said she had rinsed the floor with just water after using the product, but the cat still ended up with enough toxins in her system that they couldn't save her. Logically, my mind is telling me that there's little chance of the same happening to my kitties, but... -- Little Monster pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Kotyo Sweety pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Sweety Kotyo and Sweety together: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/KotyoAndSweety |
Cats and cleaning products?
"Jofirey" wrote in message
... "Kajikit" wrote in message ... On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:23:31 +0200, "Nadia N." wrote: I'm unlurking to ask about cleaning products dangerous to cats. I am hoping that with all the vast experience on this group, I'll be able to find answers to my questions. We will be moving to a new apartment in the next few weeks. As is usual here in Spain, there are no carpets in the new place - all the floors are tile. I am not sure what cleaning products might have been used to wash the floors before we rented the place. I know that there are certain products which are very toxic to cats. So my question is, IF the floors in the new apartment had been washed using some of those toxic products, what can I do to wash off the remains of the toxic stuff? Could any toxic stuff have worn off over time? I think the apartment has been empty for at least 2 or 3 months, so would that be enough time for any toxic residue of the cleaning products to dissipate? Any suggestions on what I can scrub the floors with in order to get rid of any possible last traces of the dangerous stuff? We didn't have this worry when we first moved here because our first apartment was brand new - it had never been lived in. But with this one, I worry about the kitties' health. I am not going to bring them into the new apartment until I'm sure it's safe for them. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me. And special thanks from Kotyo and Sweety who will be the ones walking on the tile floors and then licking their paws... Nadia (and Kotyo and Sweety) I can't imagine any commonly-used cleaning product so toxic to cats that it would hang around in the environment and still be unsafe after four months... it's a very big 'if' that you're worrying about. I'm sure they'll be fine. But if you want to be on the safe side, mop the floor with plain water and wash anything away! -- I agree. I'd really be more concerned with new construction being toxic than with any remnants of cleaning products on an older place. But yes, wash, rinse, repeat. Jo Vinegar and water, it may stink to high heaven but it's a great cleaning combination. (Works a treat for cleaning out coffee and tea pots). Of course you really have to rinse well with water afterwards. Jill |
Cats and cleaning products?
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Kajikit wrote: I can't imagine any commonly-used cleaning product so toxic to cats that it would hang around in the environment and still be unsafe after four months... it's a very big 'if' that you're worrying about. I'm sure they'll be fine. But if you want to be on the safe side, mop the floor with plain water and wash anything away! Good idea, since most cleaning products are water soluble (I don't know any that aren't). Pesticides, on the other hand, may or may not dissolve in water, but a cleaning product of your own, one you trust, would probably take care of that problem. Baird -- In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra |
Cats and cleaning products?
jmcquown wrote:
Vinegar and water, it may stink to high heaven but it's a great cleaning combination. (Works a treat for cleaning out coffee and tea pots). Of course you really have to rinse well with water afterwards. Jill Water and vinegar, check. Thanks, Jill. This is gonna be a fun weekend. The kitties probably will not want to come near me after I come home smelling of vinegar. But I have a secret weapon of tuna and mackerel chunks in jelly, so I think they'll forgive me once I open the can :-) -- Little Monster pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Kotyo Sweety pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Sweety Kotyo and Sweety together: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/KotyoAndSweety |
Cats and cleaning products?
Baird Stafford wrote:
In article , Kajikit wrote: I can't imagine any commonly-used cleaning product so toxic to cats that it would hang around in the environment and still be unsafe after four months... it's a very big 'if' that you're worrying about. I'm sure they'll be fine. But if you want to be on the safe side, mop the floor with plain water and wash anything away! Good idea, since most cleaning products are water soluble (I don't know any that aren't). Pesticides, on the other hand, may or may not dissolve in water, but a cleaning product of your own, one you trust, would probably take care of that problem. Baird Ack! I didn't even think about pesticides! Thanks for reminding me. I guess I'll just have to wash once with water and vinegar, then rinse with just water, then wash again with a kitty-safe cleaning product... -- Little Monster pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Kotyo Sweety pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/Sweety Kotyo and Sweety together: http://picasaweb.google.com/nnakova/KotyoAndSweety |
Cats and cleaning products?
"Jofirey" "Kajikit" On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:23:31 +0200, "Nadia N." I'm unlurking to ask about cleaning products dangerous to cats. I am hoping that with all the vast experience on this group, I'll be able to find answers to my questions. We will be moving to a new apartment in the next few weeks. As is usual here in Spain, there are no carpets in the new place - all the floors are tile. I am not sure what cleaning products might have been used to wash the floors before we rented the place. I know that there are certain products which are very toxic to cats. So my question is, IF the floors in the new apartment had been washed using some of those toxic products, what can I do to wash off the remains of the toxic stuff? Could any toxic stuff have worn off over time? I think the apartment has been empty for at least 2 or 3 months, so would that be enough time for any toxic residue of the cleaning products to dissipate? Any suggestions on what I can scrub the floors with in order to get rid of any possible last traces of the dangerous stuff? We didn't have this worry when we first moved here because our first apartment was brand new - it had never been lived in. But with this one, I worry about the kitties' health. I am not going to bring them into the new apartment until I'm sure it's safe for them. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me. And special thanks from Kotyo and Sweety who will be the ones walking on the tile floors and then licking their paws... Nadia (and Kotyo and Sweety) I can't imagine any commonly-used cleaning product so toxic to cats that it would hang around in the environment and still be unsafe after four months... it's a very big 'if' that you're worrying about. I'm sure they'll be fine. But if you want to be on the safe side, mop the floor with plain water and wash anything away! -- I agree. I'd really be more concerned with new construction being toxic than with any remnants of cleaning products on an older place. But yes, wash, rinse, repeat. Jo I use Lysol 4 in one to clean cat messes off the rugs, then go over it wiith a Wet Ones towelet, then take a paper towel and wet it down and sprinkle it with baking soda, which removes all the smells. One of the cats pooped on the rug in the catbox room and it worked for mr that way, and I'm a nut (as you all know) about bacteria so I washed my hands with that antibacterial soap you don't have to use water with. I keep a few bottles around, because they shut off the water sometimes if they have a leak in the main water pipes. We keep the bathtub filled for pouring water in the tank of the bathroom. One day next way next week most likely, they will shut off the water , to install a new water pump because the water pressure is so low. the tub got filled this morning by me becaue I have a 'feeling' about it. I also recycle my Snapple bottles by rinsing the empties by rinsing them out with hot water and a little baking soda and then fill them with cold water from our PUR water filter. Baking soda is great for lots of things. Good luck Kyla |
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