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Every step across streets, sidewalks, and public transit accumulates layers of dust, mud, chemicals, and urban residue. Stepping indoors while wearing those same shoes deposits those particles directly onto carpets and floorboards, drastically increasing the need for relentless vacuuming and…
Our cleaning expert answers the controversial household debate. The pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Home Care & Cleaning Lab agree with this no-shoes policy, too. “Wearing shoes indoors can track dirt, grit, and other debris from outside onto your floors,…
81% of Americans believe removing shoes indoors keeps spaces cleaner. Only 44% of respondents ask guests to remove shoes, with urban areas more likely to enforce this. To prevent shoe-related floor damage, Bona recommends using indoor slippers, entry mats, and regular cleaning.
Are you a ‘shoes on’ or ‘shoes off’ household? New research from Bona, a global floor-care company, suggests that Americans overwhelmingly prefer a shoes-off home in theory. In practice, however, the rules can change the moment company arrives. According to…
The only thing you should be apologizing for is stunting on your guests this hard.