What Are Shoe Covers?​

What Are Shoe Covers?​

Disposable slip-on clothing that fits over the shoes is called a shoe cover. To protect medical staff from bloody and bodily fluid contamination, shoe covers are frequently advised for use in hospitals.

4 Tips for Selection Shoe Covers

• Make sure the shoe cover is the proper size and that it is simple to put on and remove.
• Make sure the elastic bands on the shoe covers are functional.
• Make sure the fabric on your shoe covers is strong and breathable.
• Make sure the material used for the shoe covers complies with industry standards.

5 Benefits for Shoe Covers​

• Wondering if your workplace should initiate the use of shoe covers? Consider these five beneficial reasons:
• Reduces the spread of contamination. Disposable shoe covers can be disposed of after use. This can greatly reduce the chance of cross-contamination and can prevent health worker employees from spreading potential contaminations to other areas.
• Helps maintain a cleaner room and environment. Shoe covers prevent tracking of substances around the building or workspace, which could otherwise damage flooring, pose a fall hazard, or impair the sterility and cleanliness of the rooms. Even the spread of ordinary dirt and grime can be prevented by contractors such as electricians and plumbers when walking in and out of a customer’s home with the help of disposable shoe covers.
• Maintain shoes clean. Many jobs require activities that may expose employees to materials that can stain or damage footwear. Since shoe covers provide a physical barrier between these materials, individual footwear remains cleaner.
• Improves efficiency. Employees wearing shoe covers are less likely to require time away from their required job duties to clean or change soiled footwear.
• Improves customer satisfaction. Customers—whether in medical facilities, office buildings, or private homes—appreciate the attention to detail and level of care and professionalism shown by personnel who choose to use shoe covers. Additionally, customers will appreciate the improved cleanliness that shoe covers provide, and likely feel more comfortable and safe in the given environment.