Many people wouldn't think twice about popping outside to the bin in their slippers or letting guests keep their shoes on during a quick visit? Well, according to one bacteria expert, it might be worth thinking again.
In a new swab experiment, trusty house slippers have been revealed to be dirtier than a toilet seat, boots and computer keyboards. And other footwear all had similar high levels of bacteria.
Trainers came out on top for being the dirtiest shoe type to wear at home too, recorded as being 70 times over the fail limit in a study to look at how safe and clean footwear items are.
