Are quat disinfectant cleaners better to use than bleach?
A. Yes. Bleach is an effective disinfectant when used properly, but it also has many disadvantages including: Bleach has no cleaning power. A bleach solution is not effective at cutting through fats, oils or greases. Bacteria can hide underneath these greases and can contaminate food or other items. A surface needs to be cleaned first, and then disinfected. This is a 2-step process that required more time. Bleach can harm some surfaces. Bleach is an oxidizing agent and can affect the colors of some surfaces, such as counter tops, clothing, furniture, tile, grout etc. Bleach solutions are easily inactivated by organic soils or sunlight. Bleach solutions must be made up fresh daily. Bleach solutions have a strong chlorine based odor that can be unpleasant or irritating to workers or people in the surrounding areas. Most quat-based disinfectants have either a very mild scent or contain a fragrance that leaves a pleasant scent depending on the product. Bleach can decompose as it sits in it
