Although the habit is not very common in our country, there are some reasons that may motivate you to take off your shoes before entering the house.
We will show you some reasons to make you consider the idea, as well as the consequences that can come from wearing shoes indoors.
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See the 5 reasons why you should take off your shoes before entering the house
1 – Practicality
If you adhere to the habit of taking off your shoes before entering the house, little by little, you will no longer have problems finding your shoes when you need them.
To further improve this practicality, simply place a closet or space to store shoes near the entrance door.
This way, you will always know where your (or your children’s) shoes are – a great time saver.
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2 – Hygiene
According to research carried out by the United States National Environmental Protection Agency, around 96% of shoes accumulate germs and bacteria after walking outside.
One of the most common bacteria is known as Escherichia Coli, responsible for leading to urinary infections, diarrhea, respiratory diseases – and even pneumonia.
Try to frequently clean the soles of your shoes with soap and water, to further reduce the risk of bringing bacteria into the home.
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3 – Floor conservation
We’ve already talked about the health and practicality of taking off your shoes before entering the house, and we can’t forget to talk about floor maintenance!
Even more so for families with children, it’s nothing new to come across a carpeted floor full of mud or dirt from the little ones’ shoes.
Furthermore, some high-heeled shoes can end up scratching wooden floors, for example, due to the existence of nails in the tips of the heels.
These same nails can also destroy carpets by pulling the threads or crushing the fabric.
By leaving your shoes next to the front door, you will never take these risks!
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4 – More security for your family
Returning to the topic of “hygiene”, shoes that have been walked on lawns full of pesticides can also contaminate the interior of your home.
Fuel residue can also come into contact with the sole of your sneakers and be carried by you to the living room carpet.
Even though the amount of residue is small, the substances above are volatile in nature – escaping from the sole of the shoe into the air.
Therefore, it is good to avoid contaminating the interior of your home, making it a place truly free from agents harmful to health – such as feces, dust, and more.
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5 – Energy control
Some cultures believe that taking off your shoes before entering the house is the factor responsible for keeping “bad energy” from the street out of the house.
There are those who also believe that this gesture of leaving shoes at the entrance of the house represents respect, helping to purify the home, keeping the floor free of impurities.
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