– A health warning has been issued in the UK about the risk of E. coli infection from unwashed slippers, with more than 24 million Brits potentially at risk
– A survey showed that one in three Brits do not wash their slippers, putting households at risk of infection
– Wearing slippers outside and not washing them regularly introduces harmful germs into homes
– Dr. Donald Grant warned about the health risks of neglecting slipper hygiene, including gastrointestinal infections and fungal infections
– It is advised to wash slippers regularly according to manufacturer guidelines and refrain from wearing them outside
– Flooring King commissioned a survey to raise awareness of slipper hygiene and the importance of maintaining clean floors to prevent bacterial buildup