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These scientists suggest that you take off your shoes and go outside.

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April 11, 2022
The Conversation
We are environmental chemists and have spent over a decade studying the indoor environment and the contaminants people are exposed too in their homes. Our indoor environment assessment, via our DustSafe programAlthough the science is not complete on the question of whether to shoe in the home or de-shoe it, the science points towards the latter.

It is better to keep your filth outside the doors.

What are the contaminants in your home?

People spend 90% of their time indoors. Therefore, the question of whether to wear shoes in the home is important.

The policy focus is often on the outdoor environment for soil and air quality, as well as environmental public health risks. However, regulatory interest is growing in the question of indoor air quality.
The matter Building up You can find dirt, hair, and hair everywhere in your home.
About a third is From the outside, either blown in oder Tramped inThese are the most offensive shoe bottoms.
Some of the microorganisms found on floors and shoes are Drug-resistant pathogensThese include hospital-associated infectious agent (germs), that are difficult or impossible to treat.
Add cancer-causing toxin from asphalt road residue and endocrine-disrupting Lawn chemicalsYou might see the dirt on your shoes differently.
READ MORE Comparison of dust in 35 countries

A list of indoor nasties

Our work included the measurement and assessment for exposure to a wide range of harmful substances that are found inside homes.

  • The Perfluorinated Chemicals Because of their ability to stay in the body and not get broken down, they are commonly used in a variety industrial, domestic and food packaging products
Our work has been dominated by assessing the levels of Potentially toxic metals(such as arsenic or cadmium, and lead) in homes across the globe 35 nations.
These contaminants, and the most dangerous neurotoxin led, are odorless. There is no way to know if the dangers of lead exposure are only in your home. soilsOr your Water pipesAlternatively, they can be found on your living room floor.
The science supports a strong link between the lead in your body, and the science. Home and what’s in your yard soil.

Dirt from your yard, or trampled in on your shoes, is the most likely cause of this connection.

This connection shows the importance of ensuring that matter from your outdoor environment stays exactly where it is. (We have some tips.)

A Wall Street Journal article Shoes in the home aren’t so bad, according to some. E.coli, a dangerous bacteria that can develop in the intestines and of many mammals including humans, is so widespread that it can be found almost everywhere. It should come as no surprise that E.coli can be found on shoe bottoms (96%), according to the article.

Let’s be honest. While it’s nice and scientific to use the term E.coli, this stuff is simply the bacteria associated with poo.

It doesn’t matter if it is ours or Fido, it can make us very sick if it is exposed to high levels. It is just plain gross, let’s be honest.

You don’t have to walk around your house, when you have an easy alternative: take your shoes off at your door.

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Shoeless wins on balance

Are there any disadvantages to a shoe-free household, or are they just a matter of taste?

A shoe-free home is not only safer for your health, but it also reduces the risk of stubbed feet. You can also spread potentially harmful pathogens by leaving your shoes at the entrance mat.

Prevention is always better than treatment. Many people know this and have taken the simple step of removing their shoes from the door.

Need shoes for foot support? It’s simple — just keep your “indoor shoes”, which are never worn outside.

The “sterile house syndrome” is a term that refers to an increase in allergy rates among children. Some claim it’s due to overly sterile houses.

Some dirt may actually be beneficial, as research has shown it can boost your immune system and reduce your allergy risk.

There are better ways to do this than just walking around in your dirty shoes. Get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Don’t allow the muckier parts to be brought inside. They can build up and contaminate your home.

READ MORE Is it really necessary to have a particular shoe for a certain sport?
The Conversation

Mark Patrick Taylor, chief environmental scientist at Environmental Protection Authority of VictoriaAustralia, Macquarie University Honorary Professor. Gabriel Filippelli is the chancellor’s Professor of Earth Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He also serves as executive director of the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute. Taylor was awarded funding through an Australian Government Citizen Science Grant. Filippelli has not disclosed any affiliations other than their academic appointment and does not work for or consult any company or organization that could benefit from this article.

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