Why Are Dusters Yellow?

16 January 2018, 16:09 | Updated: 16 January 2018, 16:55

Yellow Duster
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Mystery Hour Question

Name: Mark, Sunbury

Question: Why are dusters yellow?

*Answer*

Name: Lee, Wokingham

Qualification: Cleaning Contractor

Answer: When boats came into port they would wave a big yellow flag to show that everyone on board was disease-free. The colour yellow then became associated with cleanliness.