{"id":10125,"date":"2022-09-04T09:42:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T16:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=10125"},"modified":"2024-09-15T12:04:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T19:04:07","slug":"how-to-sanitize-shoes-before-entering-the-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/how-to-sanitize-shoes-before-entering-the-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sanitize Shoes Before Entering the House"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"People<\/a><\/p>\n

There are two different kinds of people in the world: those who sanitize or remove their outdoor shoes before entering a house and those who don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve been in the uncomfortable position of hovering at the threshold of a new friend\u2019s apartment, waiting for directions on what to do with your shoes. Or maybe you are that friend who has to sit and watch as someone tramples your clean carpets with their outdoor shoes on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, the debate ends today. Once and for all, we\u2019re answering <\/span>questions like<\/span>: how dirty are your shoes really? Should you remove them before entering a home? How do you <\/span>disinfect shoes<\/span> from fungus, dirt, and germs? <\/span>Spoiler alert: they\u2019re pretty gross, so we\u2019ll also discuss strategies to keep your feet and your home healthy and clean\u2014from sanitizing your soles to investing in a dedicated pair of house slippers.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Dirty Are Your Shoes?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your shoes have an important job. Of course, they tie your outfit together and keep your feet comfortable, but more importantly, they protect your feet from the dangers of the world, from sharp objects to infectious diseases. It\u2019s one of the reasons<\/span> why you shouldn\u2019t wear shoes in the house<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, your dirty shoes play host to a lot of germs you probably don\u2019t like to think about, such as:<\/span>1<\/span><\/p>\n