Media and Health Information on “Dirt Tracked Indoors”

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

“Dust can pick up lead from soil tracked into a home…..Lead is more dangerous to children….Lead exposure can harm babies before they are born.”

Turn Your Home Green-A Few Simple Steps Can Save You Money And Help Protect The Environment CBS The Early Show, February 21, 2007

“MINIMIZING DIRT: Stop wearing shoes inside your house. It is estimated that up to 80 percent of all household dirt brought inside by shoes.

MarthaStewartLiving.com

Martha Stewart asks her guests to remove shoes and/or wear booties that she buys in bulk. Someone asked her if she feels that it is rude to ask this and Martha said, “Well of course not!”

Good Housekeeping Magazine
Jane Seymour, Dancing With the Stars phenomenon and mother of twin 12-year old boys

“My best advice is, never let people wear their shoes around the house. It’s the only surefire way to make certain dirt doesn’t get tracked indoors.”

Avoiding the Mistakes Even Smart Moms Make By Aviva Patz, Parenting Magazine

“Mistake: Wearing shoes inside the house. Babies live on floors and rugs, and now you’re tracking dirt, chemicals, and street germs on the bottom of your shoes. Babies also put every little thing they find in their mouths.”

You’re welcome—but not your shoes-A little understanding can avoid dust-ups at the door By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune staff reporter

“The person asking you to remove your shoes is not hospitable….The bad news is, other stuff gets carried in on your shoes----stuff that’s never intended for indoors.”

Programmed for Results By Barb Larock May 1, 2000

“As much as 80% of the dust, dirt and grime in a building is tracked through entrances and can damage floors and carpets permanently…….1,500 people entering a building will remove 42% of a floor’s finish within the first six feet of an entrance."

HBO: Sex and the City: Episode Guide: Summary: Season 6: Episode 83

Carrie, upon arriving discovers that Kyra’s house rules include the removal of all footwear, regardless if doing so will destroy a carefully crafted outfit.