Why We’re QUAT-Free: The Truth About Quaternary Ammonium Compounds - Well Life

Why We’re QUAT-Free: The Truth About Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

As the clean living conversation evolves, a new ingredient is making headlines for all the wrong reasons: QUATs—short for quaternary ammonium compounds. These synthetic chemicals, commonly found in disinfectants, surface sprays, and even some personal care products, are now being recognized as harmful to human health and the environment.

At Well Life, we’ve never used QUATs. From the very beginning, we’ve taken a firm stance on avoiding these toxic compounds—long before “QUAT-free” became a buzzword. It’s not about chasing trends; it’s about doing what’s right for people, pets, and the planet.

QUATs are marketed as high-powered disinfectants, but their risks far outweigh their rewards. These chemicals linger on surfaces and in the environment, increasing your exposure with every use. They’ve been found in groundwater—yes, that includes our drinking water—and are known to be toxic to aquatic life, posing a serious threat to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Even worse, they’re often used where they’re not needed. In most everyday cleaning scenarios, disinfectant “overkill” does more harm than good. That’s why we offer smart, non-toxic alternatives that actually work—without the environmental burden.

Our All Purpose Multi-Surface Refill Tablets deliver powerful cleaning without a trace of QUATs, bleach, or synthetic residue. They’re safe, compact, and effective for kitchens, bathrooms, and everything in between.

We’ve even taken this commitment to specialty items. Whether you’re on the court or the course, our Pickleball Days Paddle & Grip Cleaner and Golf Days Grip Cleaner & Restorer are 100% QUAT-free and safe to use before or after your next game.

As more brands race to catch up, we’re proud to say: we’ve been QUAT-free from the start—because clean should never come at a toxic cost.

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