Real Simple August 25, 2026 • 15:30

Should You Ask Guests to Remove Their Shoes? A Microbiologist Settles the Debate - Real Simple

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Should You Ask Guests to Remove Their Shoes? A Microbiologist Settles the Debate - Real Simple

Whether or not to let people wear shoes in your house isn’t just a matter of etiquette. Health issues could be involved. Here’s what you need to know.

<ul><li>Shoes can track in bacteria, allergens, and even lead, and those contaminants can linger on floors long enough to raise health risksespecially for kids, pets, and anyone who spends time close… [+7566 chars]

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