Beeswax wraps are eco-friendly product and offer a sustainable way for food storage. Beeswax wraps are made from natural and sustainable ingredients including cotton cloth, beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin and they are a natural alternative to plastic wrap. More and more people start to use beeswax food wraps to replace plastic wrap. Using beeswax wrap will help our planet by reducing plastic use. It’s eco-friendly product and become a new trend of environmental life!
How long do beeswax wraps last?
There is one question we often get asked is – how long do beeswax wraps last? This is depends on how often you use them and how well you take care of. Generally it can be reused about one year if you use them regularly with good care. However, you can also refresh your wraps by using a beeswax block and extends its lifespan. When your wraps life comes to an end, you can compost it.
How to make beeswax wraps last as long as possible?
Here are 3 tips:
- Wash it only when necessary.
- Wash it per the instruction.
- Refresh it when needed.
Here are the washing instruction:
Gently hand wash your wrap with COOL water and gentlae soap. Don’t scrub your wrap. Don’t use dishwasher or washing machine. Hang to dry, fold and put back into package, store in a drawer or other cool place.
How to refresh beeswax wrap?
The wraps may looks a little creased and you may try to refresh your beeswax wrap with beeswax block. First, preheat your oven around 80°C. Then grate some beeswax particle from your beeswax block to put them over the beeswax wrap on a baking tray or pan. Put them into the oven until the beeswax melted. The beeswax melts at around 62-67°C and this process will warm and slightly melt the wax coating allowing all the cracks to fill back up and the coating over the cotton to smooth back out ready for use again. After it cools, take it out and use the polishing cloth to spread any excess wax.
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