Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Reducing tracked in contaminants

A majority of the dirt and dust in homes is tracked in by occupants. Debris carried into the house from shoes often contains lead, asbestos, pesticides, and other hazardous materials. Shoes also track moisture into the home, leading to mold growth in carpeting near entryways. One of the most effective ways to reduce indoor contaminants is removing shoes upon arrival.

The Sumer Residence earned 1 LEED point in the Indoor Environmental Quality category for installing a shoe removal and storage space next to the front door that has enough space for ≥ 2 pairs of shoes per bedroom.