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 ...

Inquiring minds on social media want to know if homeowners and renters enforce a shoes-off policy for guests as people debate how hygienic the household rule really is, and whether it can create ...

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 ...