Any germs or pollutants that drop off shoes in a home aren’t usually a health hazard, unless people have existing health problems, says one expert. Annette Riedl/dpa Do you ask guests to take their ...

The age-old question of whether guests should remove their shoes upon entering a home often sparks heated debate. For some, it's a non-negotiable hygiene standard, essential for maintaining a clean ...

Microplastics from car tires and garbage, as well as street runoff, can be tracked indoors on shoes. The researcher thinks her kids' Japanese heritage helped them adopt the habit. This as-told-to ...

Do you ask guests to take their shoes off before they enter your home? It’s a topic that some people have very strong views about. On one side are those who believe taking shoes off is necessary to ...

A microplastics and toxic chemicals expert says her family doesn't wear shoes at home. Microplastics from car tires and garbage, as well as street runoff, can be tracked indoors on shoes. The ...