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Not meaning this as a flippant comment, but other than the obvious “eww” factor, what are the consequences of having more FIC in one’s house due to wearing outs
by chrisbrandow 4y ago
Not meaning this as a flippant comment, but other than the obvious “eww” factor, what are the consequences of having more FIC in one’s house due to wearing outside shoes indoors?
- woodruffw 4y agoI had the same question. The strains of bacteria in question are nearly universal and only specific serotypes cause disease; it's unclear that the E. coli you track around on the bottom of your shoes is any more dangerous that the E. coli you'll encounter by touching a tree or a doorknob.
- version_five 4y agoThis reminds me of the stories I used to see regularly about how dirty your (one's) pillow is. I'm sure it's true, but having lived my whole life with an apparently dirty pillow, it doesn't strike me as something I need to change right away. Also, I assume my floor is dirty, it's why I throw out food if I drop it (mostly) and wash my hands after I do push-ups or whatever has me touching it. That strikes me as more realistic than trying to keep a sterile floor
- elefanten 4y ago“Sterile” doesn’t have to be the bar. I’m willing to bet mopping your floor (with a disinfecting agent) once a week still goes a long way compared to monthly/yearly/never.