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Is it dirty?

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Vasbella · 28/12/2023 15:09

Hi, i overreact many times for what is dirty or not, so i wanted to ask what you think. Does a shoe get dirty when by accident you touch a dog poop with the side of your shoe or point of your shoe (without stepping on it just touch). Are you disgusted by it then?

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Goinoutalone · 29/12/2023 14:46

there will be traces of animal fecal matter on the roads and pavements, there doesn’t need to be a visible dog poo

Goinoutalone · 29/12/2023 14:43

Microbiologist here…I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the second you step out on the street the chances that your shoes have coliforms on them is pretty much a given. That’s why we shouldn’t wear outdoor shoes indoors.

Comedycook · 29/12/2023 14:13

*on them

Comedycook · 29/12/2023 14:12

Ive thrown shoes in the bin that have dog poo in them....it turns my stomach. It's the filthiest thing ever.

mrsbyers · 29/12/2023 14:12

depends if it leaves a deposit on the shoe , if it’s dry and firm and just nudge it then I wouldn’t be too bothered tbh there will be dog shit residue on most pavements / floors of public transport etc so not worth being too disgusted

DappledThings · 29/12/2023 14:11

Vasbella · 29/12/2023 14:09

Walking daily on a dirty pooey pavement, i try not to step on them but when i am in hurry I can't really tell if i touched them with the shoe, so don't really know if i should clean them, if i should consider them dirty.

Yes, I'd say that's an overreaction. You'd know if you'd really come into contact with dog poo. Assuming you have because there may have been some there is obsessing.

StrictlyComeSnoozing · 29/12/2023 14:11

Shoes are dirty by merit of walking on dirty outside floors. Touching poo in them is neither here nor there really, just wash them.

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Vasbella · 29/12/2023 14:09

Walking daily on a dirty pooey pavement, i try not to step on them but when i am in hurry I can't really tell if i touched them with the shoe, so don't really know if i should clean them, if i should consider them dirty.

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Lovetotravel123 · 28/12/2023 17:46

All shoes are dirty and should be taken off at the door. But yes, I would be disgusted by dog poo especially.

Terrribletwos · 28/12/2023 17:40

I mean on your carpets?

Terrribletwos · 28/12/2023 17:40

Dog shit or any kind of shit really. Who would think that's ok within your home?

Prelapsarianhag · 28/12/2023 17:39

It just wants a clean with a bit of disinfectant. Not disgusting, just part of life.

RandomUsernameHere · 28/12/2023 17:38

Of course it is, what could be dirtier than dog poo?

Terrribletwos · 28/12/2023 17:36

Yes, dog shit is definitely dirty. I hate coming in contact with it. It absolutely stinks and is possibly dangerous.

I have no problem with mud and wear shoes indoors but when out a walk yesterday with a friend I absolutely insisted she thoroughly cleaned her boots before stepping inside...she'd treaded in dog shit.

EmpatheticAgain · 28/12/2023 17:32

All shoes are dirty. That’s why you (should) take them off when you come inside.

DewHopper · 28/12/2023 17:31

People have dogs in their homes all the time with their shitty unwiped bums

Peak MN. 😂

Mischance · 28/12/2023 17:28

Just clen them.
People have dogs in their homes all the time with their shitty unwiped bums.

Missingmyusername · 28/12/2023 17:27

*roads not triads 🤣

Missingmyusername · 28/12/2023 17:27

Why I don’t wear shoes in the house and the dog has his paws washed. Don’t want to take your shoes off- blue plastic booties 🤣it is! Or don’t come in.
Pavements and triads aren’t clean.

Jacfrost · 28/12/2023 17:23

TheSquareMile · 28/12/2023 17:18

OP

If you are troubled by thoughts of coming into contact with substances of that kind, it might be that some talking therapy might be helpful for you.

I am assuming that you are in the UK.

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service

I'm not sure somebody needs talking therapy because they don't want to come into contact with dog shit.

Are you a dog owner by any chance? I think that owners and non owners can often feel quite differently about dog shit.

supersop60 · 28/12/2023 17:19

What has caused you to ask this question? Yes, dog poo on ones shoe is irritating, but you clean it off and everything is fine.

369damnshesfine · 28/12/2023 17:19

I think all shoes are dirty.
I always take my shoes off when I get in the door.

If there was a bit of dog poo I would just wipe it off in the grass.

If it was lots then I would clean it properly.

I wouldn’t throw out a shoe or get worked up over it.

TheSquareMile · 28/12/2023 17:18

OP

If you are troubled by thoughts of coming into contact with substances of that kind, it might be that some talking therapy might be helpful for you.

I am assuming that you are in the UK.

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service

Find an NHS talking therapies services - NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service

ElevenSeven · 28/12/2023 17:06

I’d clean it, then move on with my life. No dramas.

Sounds like there’s a massive backstory here though

DewHopper · 28/12/2023 17:05

Bizarre question OP.