Those of us in the real estate sales industry are accustomed to removing our shoes when we tour homes, and we supply shoe covers and "No Shoes, Please" signs for our listings. I always thought that we did this for only two reasons: to protect clean carpets from dirty footprints, or to respect the beliefs of the owners.
But the California Association of Realtors came out with third reason in their 'Green Tip of the Week'
"It’s flu season and you know you’re supposed to wash your hands, but don’t neglect your feet and your home’s indoor air quality. The germs on your shoes find their way into your home and carpets. According to one study, 27 percent of the bacteria in the home are the E. Coli virus. For a healthy home, leave your shoes at the door."
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