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Is it reasonable to ask house guests to remove their shoes?

Many people take great pride in their homes and go to considerable lengths to keep them clean and...

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13.19 9 Jan 2026


Is it reasonable to ask house guests to remove their shoes?


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Many people take great pride in their homes and go to considerable lengths to keep them clean and tidy. For some, that means maintaining spotless floors, and expecting guests to help keep them that way.

So, is asking visitors to remove their shoes at the door a reasonable request, or does it risk making them feel uncomfortable?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Presenter Claire Ronan, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester, Dr Primrose Freestone and more.


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