diff --git a/code/datums/traits/good.dm b/code/datums/traits/good.dm
index 4498f22f06a..1af6bde3272 100644
--- a/code/datums/traits/good.dm
+++ b/code/datums/traits/good.dm
@@ -128,13 +128,19 @@ datum/quirk/fan_mime
 
 /datum/quirk/light_step
 	name = "Light Step"
-	desc = "You walk with a gentle step; stepping on sharp objects is quieter, less painful and you won't leave footprints behind you."
+	desc = "You walk with a gentle step; footsteps and stepping on sharp objects is quieter and less painful."
 	value = 1
 	mob_trait = TRAIT_LIGHT_STEP
 	gain_text = "<span class='notice'>You walk with a little more litheness.</span>"
 	lose_text = "<span class='danger'>You start tromping around like a barbarian.</span>"
 	medical_record_text = "Patient's dexterity belies a strong capacity for stealth."
 
+/datum/quirk/light_step/on_spawn()
+	var/datum/component/footstep/C = quirk_holder.GetComponent(/datum/component/footstep)
+	if(C)
+		C.volume *= 0.6
+		C.e_range -= 2
+
 /datum/quirk/musician
 	name = "Musician"
 	desc = "You can tune handheld musical instruments to play melodies that clear certain negative effects and soothe the soul."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm
index 64f3eb4c08a..c988704828b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/cleanable.dm
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@
 	..()
 	if(ishuman(O))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = O
-		if(H.shoes && blood_state && bloodiness && !HAS_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_LIGHT_STEP))
+		if(H.shoes && blood_state && bloodiness)
 			var/obj/item/clothing/shoes/S = H.shoes
 			if(!S.can_be_bloody)
 				return