As the E. coli outbreak continues to cause concern across the UK, a health warning has been issued, highlighting that more than 24 million Brits could be at risk of infection from an unexpected household item - unwashed slippers. This comes after it was revealed earlier this week that Amanda Holden's daughter Lexi had been hospitalised due to contracting E.
coli, sparking renewed worries about the infection. In the meantime, a recent survey carried out by Flooring King via OnePoll has shed light on the slipper habits of 2,000 UK adults. The findings reveal that one in three Brits don't wash their slippers, potentially putting households at risk of contracting E.
coli, reports Gloucestershire Live . The survey discovered: 36% of UK adults never wash their slippers One in 20 (5%) wash them once a fortnight Less than one in 10 (9%) wash their slippers once a month 6% (three in 50) wash their slippers just once a year Almost two in five (37%) wear slippers outside, with 7% doing so 'very often' While the nation's favourite footwear is undoubtedly comfortable and convenient, wearing slippers outside and not washing them regularly can introduce harmful germs into your home and pose health risks. To illustrate how this can impact your health, Flooring King has partnered with The Independent Pharmacy to alert slipper owners to the dangers of infrequent washing and outdoor use.
Dr Donald Grant, GP and senior clinical advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, explained: "Neglecting slipper .