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Experts answer: Should you take off your shoes when visiting someone else’s home? Shutterstock “From the guest’s perspective, it’s important to respect your host’s wishes,” she said.

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Taking off shoes at the door may be the best way to limit germs and potentially toxic dust from coming inside, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think of your guests’ comfort, Filippelli said.

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So, next time you come home, take a moment to slip off your shoes. Your floors – and your health – will thank you. As my mother always said, “Clean house, clear conscience”.

For longer flights — anything over four hours — it’s OK to take off your shoes, especially if you’re trying to sleep. “But only if your feet have zero odor,” she says.