If you caught our blog post last month about the reasons NOT to wear your shoes in the house, this is the follow up. If you’ve been wearing shoes inside your house, don't panic. Your floors might be teeming cesspools of dirt, germs, feces, bacteria and more, but not all hope is lost. 

 

REVERSE THE DAMAGE OF WEARING SHOES IN THE HOUSE

 

The first thing you should do is to start removing your shoes at the entrance of your house. It’s a tough habit to get into, so design experts suggest creating a friendly entry space either right outside your door or just inside your front door if you’re pressed on space. Set up a bench where you can easily sit to put on and remove your shoes, and include some shoe storage shelves where you can place your footwear for safekeeping and to keep them out of the way. You’ll also want to encourage guests to remove their shoes. One way to help enforce the rule is to hang a “Please remove your shoes” sign near your entryway.

You may also want to consider deep cleaning your wood, tile and carpet floors with a disinfecting steam cleaner. This will give you a clean slate and keep your floors safe, provided you stick to removing your shoes before entering your house each and every time.

 

Credit: Original article on FootFiles.

 

* Perfection Cleaning does not guarantee or warranty any suggested cleaning methods or tips. Use at your own risk.