This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Your footwear could be making you sick (Image: Pexels) As the E. coli outbreak continues to cause concern across the UK, a health warning has been issued, indicating that more than 24 million Brits could be at risk of infection from an unexpected household item - unwashed slippers.
This comes after Amanda Holden 's daughter Lexi was hospitalised due to contracting E. coli, sparking renewed fears about the infection. In a recent survey conducted by Flooring King via OnePoll, startling revelations were made about the slipper habits of 2,000 UK adults.
The findings showed that one in three Brits neglect to wash their slippers, thereby putting households at risk of E. coli infection. The survey revealed: 36% of UK adults never wash their slippers One in 20 (5%) wash them once every two weeks Less than one in 10 (9%) wash their slippers monthly 6% (three in 50) wash their slippers just once annually Nearly two in five (37%) wear slippers outside, with 7% doing so 'very often' While slippers are a beloved and comfortable footwear choice for many, wearing them outside and not washing them regularly can introduce harmful germs into your home and pose significant health risks.
To highlight these dangers, Flooring King has partnered with The Independent Pharmacy to warn slipper owners about the risks associated with infrequent washing and outdoor use, reports Gloucestershire.