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Taking off Shoes at the Front Door by Nikki Willhite More and more people these days are removing their shoes before they enter their home. This is usually done to keep dirt and germs out of the home, although there are some people who do it as part of their culture and it is considered a sign of respect for the home. In order to make it easy for people to take their shoes on and off, you usually need to put some kind of seating near your front door. Sometimes you need to post signs so people will know to do it, and leave a few pairs of shoes where they can be seen as a visual clue. Having to take your shoes on and off  can also lead  to buying more shoe,  like loafers, which are easily taken on and off. The people who come to service your home are often prepared with either booties or shoes that easily slip on and off. Some people are offended or even embarrassed when they must remove their shoes at your front door. Then there is a school of thought that bare feet actually can spread more germs. So taking all these factors into consideration, is it worth asking people to remove their shoes before entering your home and doing it yourself? There was a study done by a Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona. A group of people were given new shoes to wear for 2 weeks and then the shoes were tested for bacteria. After that time period the shoes were found to have 420,000 units of bacteria, which included the E. Coli virus in 27% of it, as well as the  bacteria which causes pneumonia and blood stream infections. Some of this bacteria is picked up when you go into public restrooms. Once your shoes are infected, they stay infected for a long time. Obviously these germs don't just stay on the floor or your home. They travel from the floor of your home, to your furniture, including your bed. So, if you want your home to be cleaner and healthier, think about taking off your shoes when you enter your home. Wash your shoes often, and place a basket of booties near your front door for those embarrassed to remove their shoes. It's your home, your family, and your health. Do what you need to do to protect your family.   About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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