Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: Please help resolve a long debate between my husband and me. Would dark-colored towels fade if they were hung out on the clothesline to dry? Thanks for your help. – Mariette from Virginia

Mariette, we took your interesting question to a few major towel manufacturers, and here is what they had to say: Prolonged exposure to sunlight will fade most colors over time – especially dark or bright colors. So, it might be a good idea to hang towels in an area where the sun doesn’t shine directly on them, or only hang them outside every so often. – Heloise