Clorox, the brand name of the disinfectant wipes, claims that the wipes are made to be used on surfaces and can kill off 99% of viruses, bacteria, and germs.  They sound great, don’t they? But are Clorox wipes really safe for your home or office?

Disinfectant Overkill: What are “Quats” and why are they a problem?

WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW IS CLOROX WIPES CONTAIN TOXIC “QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS”.

Called “quats”, these compounds have been found to irritate your eyes, lungs, and skin, as well as cause asthma and allergies. These compounds are often listed as “Alkyl C12-14”, “Alkyl C12-18”, or “n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.” Quats are also linked to reproductive problems.

A lot of the brands also use cancer-causing “orthophenylphenol”. Pre moistened wipes also contain parabens and formaldehyde which are used to stop bacteria from growing on surfaces.

Did you know that the Clorox wipes canister states: Hazardous to humans and domestic animals. 

  • Wash hands, thoroughly with soap and water after handling. I personally used a ton of wipes in the past to  wipe my house from top to bottom. I can only imagine how many chemicals were absorbed into my skin from all the years.
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS 99.632%:Don’t you wonder what these ingredients are? I bet nothing even close to natural.
  • Ammonium Compounds or “Quats”– These chemicals trigger asthma, allergies and many other health concerns.

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