At Bee’s Wrap, we believe that good food deserves good care — and by giving your Bee’s Wrap a little care of its own, your favorite wrap will be at your service in your kitchen for upwards of a year.
Cleaning your wraps is quick and simple: Just rinse, scrub, dry, and repeat, and your Bee’s Wrap will keep on keeping on.
Step 1: Give your wrap a rinse in cool water, making sure to test the water with a finger so you know it isn’t too warm. Make sure to keep your wrap away from other heat sources like stoves and microwaves so the wax doesn’t melt.
Step 2: If you’ve got sticky food scraps or stubborn crumbs to deal with, you may want to gently scrub your Bee’s Wrap to get rid of the pesky residue. Use your hand or a scrubby, along with a bit of eco-friendly dish soap, making sure not to be too rough — just a little pressure will get the job done.
Step 3: Dry your Bee’s Wrap by draping over a drying rack or wherever you have room (over the blender! clipped to a makeshift clothesline!). Just make sure to avoid heat.
Step 4: Store your wrap in a clean, cool area, and enjoy again, and again, and again!
We keep our Bee’s Wrap folded and tucked in a drawer, but you could also store your Bee’s Wrap on a basket on the counter, in a repurposed bread box, or wherever is most convenient for you. Remember to keep your wrap away from heat — and that includes leaving your wrap in a hot car on a sunny day.
Your Bee’s Wrap may become stained, frayed, or rumpled over its months of service in your kitchen, but we look on these signs of wear as evidence of a job well done. (If stains bother you, consider reaching for one of our darker colored prints like our Oceans print or Clover print when wrapping foods like beets, red berries, and bell peppers.) Rest easy knowing that each time you reach for Bee’s Wrap, you’re avoiding single-use plastics in favor of a natural, reusable, and ultimately compostable alternative.
FAQs
Rinse with cool water and mild dish soap, then air dry. Avoid hot water and exposure to heat which will melt the wax.
Can bees wrap be washed? ›
Cleaning your wraps is quick and simple: Just rinse, scrub, dry, and repeat, and your Bee's Wrap will keep on keeping on. Step 1: Give your wrap a rinse in cool water, making sure to test the water with a finger so you know it isn't too warm.
How many times can you reuse bees wrap? ›
Bee's Wrap lasts for up to a year with proper care and regular usage. You'll know your wrap has reached the end of its useful life in the kitchen when it has worn thin and soft and has trouble sticking to itself.
How often do you wash beeswax wraps? ›
Beeswax has natural antibacterial properties which help keep things clean. For a quick clean, wipe with a damp cloth using cool water. If you need to give them a good clean, just rinse with cool water and eco-friendly soap if needed. They can be washed and reused for up to a year with proper care.
How to revive bees wrap? ›
To refresh your beeswax wrap, in essence all that you need to do is to melt a little bit more beeswax and allow the fabric of the wrap to soak it up. The two most common methods used to achieve this are: melting the beeswax into the wrap with an iron. melting the beeswax into the wrap in the oven.
Can bees wrap go in the fridge? ›
Good to Know! Bee's Wrap® can be used in the refrigerator, freezer or at room temperature. Be careful to avoid any exposure to heat (hot water, ovens, microwaves, hot food) which will melt the wax.
What are the disadvantages of beeswax wraps? ›
You can't use them with hot or warm foods, and the brand doesn't recommend them for use with raw meat or fish. Since the wraps don't create an airtight seal, they're better suited for foods requiring breathable storage (think cheese, vegetables, baked goods, fresh herbs, and bread).
How to rejuvenate wax wraps? ›
Deep clean your wraps (you can use hot water this time) then dry completely. Put the wrap on a baking tray, sprinkle with extra beeswax or resin, heat it in the oven and afterwards carefully spread the melted wax evenly across the surface using a clean brush.
How to stop beeswax wraps from smelling? ›
USE COLD WATER
So be sure to use cold water as much as you can. Depending on what you have wrapped, you can simply wipe the beeswax wrap down with a damp cloth, or you can use some soap suds from a mild dish detergent and rinse with cold water.
Why is my beeswax wrap grainy? ›
This happens because the wax melts and separates from the fabric, and then cools into tiny beads on the outside of the fabric.
After a while, your wrap will gradually become less stick and have less beeswax coating. You can simply recoat it! The oven or parchment paper and iron methods work the best for re-coating!
Can you use Dawn on beeswax wraps? ›
Handwashing in cool water using dish soap will be the most effective way to remove bacteria while keeping your wraps in the best shape!
How do you maintain beeswax wraps? ›
To clean them all, you need to do is using warm soapy water, clean the wrap, rinse, and place it on a drying rack. Once it's dry, you can simply reuse it. Use the correct size. It's important when you use beeswax wraps to choose the right size; this allows you to avoid wasting any product.
How do you dispose of old beeswax wraps? ›
Composting Beeswax Wraps
Cut them into smaller pieces to speed up the decomposition process. Toss your clean and cut wraps into a compost bin or pile, where they will naturally break down over time and contribute to enriching the soil. It's a win-win for both your garden and the environment!
How long do beeswax wraps last? ›
Depending on how they are made, and the quality of materials used beeswax food wraps may last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years! (Think about how much plastic wrap you will save from going into our landfills!) The difference in life span depends on the quality of the materials used when making the beeswax wraps.
How do you keep package bees alive? ›
Feed bees plenty of sugar water, never letting it run out. For packages or nucleus hives, think in gallons of 1:1 syrup, not in quarts. Stop feeding when they have enough comb and capped honey to survive the winter. The sugar syrup helps the bees to get established quickly and gives them less time to consider leaving.
Are beeswax wraps sanitary? ›
As the wraps are used to cover food, it's fair enough to assume they're hygienic. However, they can't be washed vigorously or in hot water, so there's a risk they could become contaminated with pathogens.
