How do you take stuff into or out of your house when you have a "no shoes in the house" rule?

How do those of you who follow a "no shoes in the house" rule get stuff out to your car when you have several bags of items to take somewhere and how do get stuff into the house when you have several bags of items that need to go into the house, even into different rooms of the house?





Do you have a table or a counter or a shelf which is close to your door where you can place all of the items that you need to bring into the house before you take off your shoes, or which you can also use to place all of the items that you may need to take out of the house with you before you put your shoes on?





Are you able to keep that place close to the entrance cleared off quickly and continually so that it will always be available for the special purpose of taking stuff in and out of the house?





What would you do if you were in a hurry to go somewhere and you just put your shoes on to go outside but you just realized that something important that you need to take with you is not by the door?

How do you take stuff into or out of your house when you have a "no shoes in the house" rule?
I guess people who always have this rule would use a pair of slippers or flipflops.





I don't have a rule like this, I always go barefoot indoors or outdoors, but when it's very wet or snowy and I have to walk up and down a few times, then I put the bags just inside the door, walk up and down, then wipe my feet properly and carry them further in to whatever room they need to go. Or, before I started barefooting, I'd do almost the same thing. I worked in a horse barn for a long time so I often had dirty boots, I'd also put all my stuff right inside the door, then take off my boots and carry it further in. I've never had a no-shoe rule, but I did take off my dirty work boots at the door. But even then I wasn't too strict (and often enough in a hurry, since I'm not a morning person, LOL!). I've had to run back in for something I forgot quite often... that's what the vacuum cleaner is for. As an outdoor person I carry sand, dirt, straw, hay, animal hair, leaves etc in on my shirt, jeans, coat, and sometimes in my hair anyhow, big deal.
Reply:Who made this" no shoes in the House" rule ? Because if you dont agree with the importance of not tracking this unwanted dirt,germs,etc. in the house...it will always be an impossible task . If on the other you are of the mind to preserve the standard of your home and do not want shoes it it you will find a way to accomplish your task and really wont be put out by it, having the attitude that it is more of a lifestyle than a rule.
Reply:leave a pair of those rubber summer shoes at the door. I am all for not wearing shoes into the house. The chemicals from the outside world, dirt, fecal matter, etc. you ican introduce into your home by not removing your shoes. you also prevent your indoor pets from getting ill, as, cats lick their paws.
Reply:I have new balance model 575 with velcro straps. I hate that rule don't you? So stupid. Also get flip flops for quick trips in/out.
Reply:I have shoes that I can take off without having to untie and retie them. When you come in the house you just kick off your shoes with your foot and then you can carry anything you need to.
Reply:You carry everything inside the house by the door then switch shoes and bring everything to it's place.
Reply:A pair of slip on/off shoes by the door will solve the problem. I also keep a tote bag on a hook near the door for gathering things that need to go out. The slip on shoes can be kept in the bag, as well.



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