Disposable shoe covers are also known as "booties." They are made from robust, industrial-grade plastic materials that are tear-proof, water-proof, leak-proof, and help prevent the spread of germs and hazardous materials. One everyday use of booties during the pandemic has been real estate agents giving their clients booties to wear during open houses.
Other common uses include construction workers and painters who need to work inside someone's home but where it isn't practical to remove their shoes. Shoe covers allow them to work safely without damaging their client's flooring.
Booties slide on and off easily but have a secure elastic band that keeps them wrapped around your shoes or boots. You may even use specifically designed boot covers when you need more robust protection.
Regardless, shoe covers are safe on all surfaces, such as hardwood or laminate flooring, as well as tile and carpeting. Some shoe covers may even be re-used if you are not in a high-risk setting, such as a hospital or cleanroom. If you are in a critical environment, we recommend cleanroom apparel.
Shoe covers are a common type of personal protective equipment when the industrial, laboratory, and medical fields. However, recently shoe covers have entered the mainstream and have been used by real estate agents, contractors, plumbers, electricians, artists, and more.
Here are the most common use of disposable shoe covers:
Booties are a valuable PPE when worn correctly. The CDC has explicit guidance for putting on booties which includes ensuring all areas of the foot are covered and the elastic is snug over your ankle or calf. Some booties have a strap to ensure a secure fit. Try not to touch other surfaces while putting on your shoe covers, and if you do, disinfect your hand with Purell hand sanitizer before putting on your disposable gloves.
Reusing disposable shoe covers seems like a contradiction. Disposable apparel is meant to be worn once and then discarded to ensure a safe environment. However, if you are outside a cleanroom or sterile environment, you may get away with re-using shoe covers. Ensure no apparent signs of wear and remove any dust and debris. If your shoe covers show no sign of being soiled or damaged, then feel free to use your best judgment.
Suppose you are using these covers with cleanroom shoes. In this case, your critical environment may require apparel to be thrown away after a single use to maintain the integrity of your facility. The safety of your critical environment must take precedence.
Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies has high-quality, affordable disposable shoe covers designed for broad applications: contractors can prevent dirt, and agents can keep a house clean before an open house. And Harmony stocks industrial-grade shoe covers from Tyvek, Keystone, and Liberty for demanding applications in medical facilities, cleanrooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biohazard containment facilities, and food processing. Order bulk shoe covers with a volume discount and fast shipping.
For affordable protection, shop our regular sole shoe covers featuring full-coverage designs that help reduce particulate release. With these shoe covers, disposable protection provides cleanliness and convenience at a great price. We also offer skid-free shoe covers that reduce slips and fall for extra safety in slippery environments. Our conductive strip shoe covers are the best choice if you need a style designed to keep your workspace free of static buildup, dirt, and dust while protecting sensitive equipment. These styles come in regular and skid-resistant designs for optimal safety in various environments.
We highly recommend Tyvek shoe covers for spaces where superior barrier protection and repellency are required. We offer regular and non-slip Tyvek shoe covers at Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies, which are ideal for wet and dry applications because they protect against non-toxic liquid spray, dirt, and dust. Last but not least, don't forget to consider our waterproof shoe covers that feature a seamless design that protects shoes and socks against liquid. These covers are constructed from lint-free polyethylene film for extra protection. You'll find disposable shoe covers in a wide range of sizes and colors in our selection. You can count on great deals and personalized customer service when you choose Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies!
