Should you wear flip flops while showering while living in an apartment?

Question

People wear flip flops to protect their feet in dorm showers, but do you do it in an apartment as well if you're sharing the bathroom with two other people?

Answer 1

With only two other people, it's probably no problem at all. You don't really need them.

For the last three years, I've been sharing a dorm bathroom (2 showers) with at least 28 other girls, last year there were 33 girls on my floor, and I have never worn flip flops in a shower. Personally, I HATE wearing flip flops to shower, it's just irritating. But you know what? As paranoid as many people are about using shared showers, and as convinced as they are about infections, I have NEVER had a problem with any kind of infection what so ever. None. And neither has any one else I know. Athletes foot and stuff do NOT pass on that easily. And even if it did, then wouldn't the water falling on the floor cause it to just splash up over top of the flip flops anyway?

Do the three of you have the apartment all to yourself? Or is it in some kind of dorm building where the cleaning staff can get in to clean it? In my dorm, the cleaning lady cleans it almost every day. If it's up to you guys to keep it clean, then just take turns cleaning it every couple days or something. It'll take like, 5 mins to squirt some Tilex on there and wipe it down with a paper towel or sponge.

When you really think about it, there's nothing but soap and hot water running over the floor part every shower, so it's probably one of the cleanest places in the dorm... As long as you have a decent enough immune system anyway. Mold and mildew can still build up around the tiles, especially on the upper walls and ceiling, but it's usually harmless in small amounts. Just clean it every once in a while.

Don't worry about it. The biggest problem with living in a dorm or apartment is that you WILL get sick. Colds and flus spread like wildfire in dorms. Your body builds up antibodies against germs and bacterias every day, but suddenly being surrounded by germs and bacteria from multiple other people, your body can't fight them off fast enough. Bring tons of suddafed, benadryl, cough syrup, and tissues. You'll need them sooner or later. I get sick at least twice a semester. But never had a problem with the showers lol.

Answer 2

I would wear the flip flops. I lived in a dorm with private showers that only my 2 other roommates and I used, but I still wore some cheap flops. You can't control what they bring into the shower, so i would suggest you wear them.

Answer 3

Definitely wear the flip flops. It's too easy to catch infections in showers that are shared.

Answer 4

Well if you were alone I would say just be sure to clean it often. But since there are other people you may want to wear them.. but not just any flipflops.. buy a nice cheap pair that is just for this use.. and clean them off too. Just don't miss cleaning your feet while you're showering!

Answer 5

If your water supply is chlorinated and you dry your feet off after showering, there is nearly zero chance of you catching anything from your roomates, even if they have athlete's foot so bad their feet are rotting off.

Relax! Just don't wear their shoes or their un-washed socks.

Answer 6

well since your sharing, unless you're very close with those people, i would wear flip flops

Answer 7

No, but I had to use flip flops to shovel it off my windshield one time

Answer 8

Probably a waste of effort, unless one of the roomies is known to have a condition such as athlete's foot.

Answer 9

that depends on the two other people you share the apartment with !
:)

Answer 10

It definitely couldn't hurt!! :)