Thursday, January 22, 2009
You return home after a hard day at work or school. You lean back in the couch and stretch out your legs. But wait. Before putting your feet up on the coffee table, take off your shoes.
Shoes can pick up bacteria and viruses in a public space and transfer them to your home, says Patty Quinlan, KU Student Health Services nursing supervisor. Keeping your home and furniture clean helps you stay healthy. Quinlan says shoes can carry the germs and bacteria that cause illnesses, such as influenza and common cold.
Use disinfectant liquid to clean if you or your friends accidentally put their feet up on the table with their shoes.
Quinlan also recommends leaving shoes off at the door or in your bedroom. Keep all shoes in one place and prevent germs from spreading inside your home. It may be hard to get used to it at first, but once you start taking shoes off, it’s easier to clean the house and you can even sit or lie down on the floor.
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That's Disgusting
I think this is being overly precious, like holding a cup with your little finger stuck out which used to be a mark of gentility. If humans were really that sensitive there would not be over six billion of us. Humans are a hardy breed and feet on the table is not going to kill anyone. So, chill.
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