FAQ
Wrapping any open fruit or vegetable in the refrigerator that you want to keep fresh.Wrapping cheeses prevents them from developing mold for a longer time.Wrapping bread and sandwiches for work/school instead of plastic bags helps keep them fresh.Even a handful of dates and nuts to take with you for the day can be preserved in our beeswax wrappers.When preparing for a picnic, wrapping cutlery, especially knives, can be useful in keeping everyone safe and things more organized.
Wrap salad bowls with beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap.Couldn't finish your dinner? Instead of transferring the leftovers to a plastic box and looking for a lid, just cover the same food bowl with a beeswax wrap! It even saves washing dishes!
When your wraps are used, they start to wrinkle, resulting in some of the wax coming off the wrinkled areas. Over time, the wrap will become less and less sticky. You can put the wrap in the oven between two pieces of baking paper on the lowest temperature for only one minute. Press gently on the melted wax and spread the wax back on the wrapper to restore its stickiness and thus you can continue to use this wrapper. This is a light refreshment that extends the life of the food wrappers as much as possible. Even after all the wax has come off and the wrapper is no longer sticky, It can still be used for various purposes, but if it no longer serves you, it can be thrown away with the knowledge that it is completely biodegradable and does not harm the environment :)Note: It is the beeswax in this product that helps preserve the freshness of the food, so if you choose to use the wrapper even after it has lost its stickiness, the freshness of the food will not be preserved to the same extent.
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No. These wrappers contain wax, so any hot surface or food will cause the wax to melt and fall off the wrapper, thus reducing the product's effectiveness.
Yes. When the cover needs a more thorough cleaning, you can use dish soap and a mild sponge to clean it.Avoid rubbing the wax and using Scotch and soap when it is not necessary to extend the duration of use of the product.
Any fruit or vegetable that is open that you wish to preserve its freshness. Cheeses are another great thing to wrap. Bread and sandwiches are also a very convenient item to wrap and keep fresh.Even nuts or sandwiches to take to work or school can be wrapped in our beeswax wraps.When getting ready for a picnic, wrapping cutlery, especially knives, can be useful in keeping everyone safe and things more organized.
As your wraps get used, it begins to crinkle, which leads to some of the wax falling off at the creases. Over time, your wrap will become less and less sticky. You can place it in the oven in between two pieces of baking paper on low heat for a minute. Gently press the melted wax into your wrap and you can continue to use. This gives a light refresh to your wax. Even once all the wax has come off and your wrap is no longer sticky, you can still use it if it still serves you, or you can choose to throw it away.
Note: It is the beeswax in the product that helps to keep your food staying fresh, so if you choose to hold onto your wrap even after it has lost its stickiness, it won't keep your food as fresh as a new wrap will.
Because this is an all-natural product containing beeswax, it requires you to wash with cold water by hand so that it can stay with you for longer. It is recommended not to use a tough metal sponge as this will lessen the life of your wraps.
Not to be put in the dishwasher
If your wrap needs a more thorough clean, you can use mild dish soap and a gentle sponge to clean it. Remember that the less you scrub your wrap, the longer the wax and other ingredients will stay on it, so try to be gentle with it to enjoy it for longer.
No. As these wraps contain beeswax, placing over any hot surface or food will cause the wax to melt and come off the wrap, thus reducing its lifetime.