When many people think of the environments in which people wear shoe bootie covers, the most common areas that come to mind are hospitals, cleanrooms, and manufacturing plants. Shoe bootie covers are known to be worn in areas that should be kept sterile. But what about wearing them in child care facilities?

This may sound a little strange, but hear us out. In daycares and other child care facilities, toddlers play and infants crawl around on the floor. With children’s immune systems being lower at this age, it is easier to contract illnesses — if you have ever had a child in daycare, you know this to be true. It is not uncommon for a child to come home with different symptoms every few months. Although most child care establishments have hygiene regimens in place, it is difficult to keep the floors clean and free from germs.

Parents walk around in their shoes all day, whether at their place of employment or out running errands. When it comes time to pick up their child from daycare, who knows what is on the bottoms of their shoes? If the establishment does not have a shoe policy already in place, moms, dads, and other caretakers track outside contaminants onto the same floors where children crawl and play.

Some daycares have shoe policies, but they may involve removing the shoe before entering the building or the play area. While this may sound adequate in theory, contaminants can still be tracked in on the bottoms of socks and bare feet. This is why it makes sense to use shoe bootie covers to keep these environments clean.

If you are in the process of selecting a shoe bootie for a daycare or child care facility, but do not know which one to choose, try our KBPE825 chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) shoe cover. This shoe bootie cover is lightweight, waterproof, one size fits all, and features an elastic band for a secure fit. A low-cost option for light-duty applications, this bootie cover is perfect for keeping floors clean and germ-free — and, if you would like to provide an easy way for parents and caretakers to apply and remove their shoe booties, check out our automatic shoe cover dispensers and removers.

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