All articles tagged with #home hygiene
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Boston Globe
Wearing shoes inside can transfer germs and dirt to your floors, but cleaning shoes with soap and disinfectant, and following proper washing instructions, can reduce the risk of spreading harmful microorganisms in your home.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
While shoes can carry germs like bacteria and dirt into the home, the risk of causing illness from these pathogens is low, and routine shoe sanitization is generally unnecessary. Experts suggest cleaning shoes if concerned about dirt or germs, but emphasize that hand contact with contaminated surfaces poses a greater health risk.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Mercury News
Requiring guests to take off their shoes at the door can help limit the spread of germs and potentially toxic dust in the home. Studies have shown that shoes can carry bacteria, including fecal material, as well as heavy metals and pesticide residues from outdoor environments. To minimize these risks, experts recommend keeping the home as dust-free as possible, using wet mops and damp cloths for cleaning, and vacuuming carpeted areas with HEPA filters. Providing washable slippers or nonslip socks for guests can also be a thoughtful gesture.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
Requiring guests to take off their shoes at the door can help limit the spread of germs and potentially toxic dust in the home. Studies have shown that shoes can carry bacteria, including fecal material, as well as heavy metals and pesticide residues. To minimize these risks, experts recommend keeping the home as dust-free as possible by using wet mops and damp cloths for cleaning. Carpeted areas should be vacuumed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Providing washable slippers or nonslip socks can be a thoughtful gesture to ensure guests' comfort while maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Requiring guests to take off their shoes at the door can help limit the spread of germs and potentially toxic dust in the home. Studies have shown that shoes can carry bacteria, including fecal material, as well as heavy metals and pesticide residues. To minimize these risks, experts recommend keeping the home as dust-free as possible by using wet mops and damp cloths for cleaning. Carpeted areas should be vacuumed with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. While taking off shoes can be beneficial for hygiene, hosts should also consider providing washable slippers or nonslip socks for guests' comfort.