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Should I take off my shoes at the door?

Three reasons why you should!

  1. Nasty Bacteria

Can 126 million Japanese be wrong? The shoes-off habit makes sense. Apart from the benefits in noise reduction, the University of Houston researchers who swabbed the soles of over 60 pairs of shoes found that 40 percent contained C. difficile, a species of bacteria that can cause nasty symptoms.

“Carpets especially can be a reservoir for contaminated soil and dust,” says Michael McClean, a professor of environmental health at Boston University. McClean always takes his shoes off at the front door – and he studies the stuff.

  1. Toxic Waste and Pesticides

Toxic waste and dangerous pesticides can be found everywhere these days. Something as simple as treating your lawn can track toxins into the house. The rain contributes to the spread of toxins such as gasoline, as well as other chemicals that could have a long term impact on your health and contaminate the air, food and environment.

  1. Wear and Tear on the House

Since there are so many contaminants on your shoes, wearing shoes in your home could cause unnecessary wear and tear to your floors. The more dirt, toxins, and grit on the surface of the floor, the more scrubbing and cleaning will be needed. The tradition of taking off your shoes in the house may have started in several countries as a sign of respect and as a way to promote health, yet this practice has been lost over the years.

So when it comes to wearing shoes inside the house, it goes without saying, “It’s best to check your shoes at the door”.

 

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