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Old March 16th 09, 12:56 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Is Swiffer "wet jet" a safe cleaner (after it dries}?


---MIKE---
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')


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Old March 17th 09, 03:27 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Mar 14, 6:22 pm, Lynne wrote:

Thank you for this reminder. What about Simple Green? I use this now
and assumed it is safe but realized that I don't know.


http://www.simplegreen.com/pdfs/09A_..._green_pad.pdf

It is safe.

But, if you have any doubts about any chemicals or cleaners, MSDS are
available by law from the maker - and very nearly all of them are
available on-line with just a simple Google Search.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA


Peter, thank you! I'll be sure to check anything else I might use,
though I think with the vinegar and water for the floors and the simple
green or magic erasers for pretty much everything else, we're good!

Now if someone could tell me how Rudy developed retractable thumbs, I'd
be set. The little sneak can open baby locks and food storage bins!
Caught him with his whole front in the dog food bin just snacking away!
I've already changed all the door knobs in this house...
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Old March 18th 09, 08:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Mar 16, 7:56*am, (---MIKE---) wrote:
Is Swiffer "wet jet" a safe cleaner (after it dries}?

* * * * * * * * * ---MIKE---In the White Mountains of New Hampshire

* (44° 15' *N - Elevation 1580')


Yes. And, for the record, Swiffer All Purpose Cleaner is ~5% alcohol
(ethanol) and ~95% plain water. The rest of it (the ~ part) is perfume
and dye where used. Just like Windex (alcohol, ammonia, dye water) you
are paying for the trademark, advertising, convenience and packaging -
NOT for the actual contents of the bottle.

Or, you could go to Google and seach on [chemical/compound of your
choice] + MSDS and follow the links.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
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Old March 18th 09, 08:47 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Mar 16, 10:27*pm, Lynne wrote:

Peter, thank you! *I'll be sure to check anything else I might use,
though I think with the vinegar and water for the floors and the simple
green or magic erasers for pretty much everything else, we're good!


It helps to understand a bit of chemistry. Your Magic Erasers are made
of:

Formaldehyde-Melamine-Sodium bisulfite copolymer

Seeing that mouthful on paper is a bit intimidating considering the
toxicity of formaldehyde and melamine as proven out so recently. But
just as Sodium and Chlorine in their pure, uncombined states are
pretty nasty chemicals, when combined they are remarkable stable and
inert. *BUT* the lesson to be taken from this is that the magic
erasers *MUST NOT* be disposed of by fire or around strong oxidizing
or reducing compounds - in your house that would include ammonia,
Drano, bleach, oven cleaners, and so forth that will cause the
ingredients to be released.


Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
 




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