We love our boots whether they are stylish and fashionable or just functional. Our romance should end at the doorstep because they harbor bacteria. Everywhere you stepped, especially when they are wet, you bring these germs with you. Street salt is only the tip of the iceberg, think about the bacteria from fecal matter that you don’t even realize you stepped in that comes home with you! This can lead to contamination of your floors and even food poisoning! You should wipe the bottoms of your boots as often as possible with a disinfectant wipe. This goes the same for shoes!