When you first start using a beeswax eco food wrap, you will likely have some questions about using it, cleaning it, and getting the most value for money. Fortunately, a beeswax reusable wrap is easy to use and maintain. Here are some tips for taking care of your eco snack wrap in Australia.
- Use cold water. Hot water and other forms of heat are among the biggest factors that can affect how long your wraps last. That’s because hot water can cause the wax to desaturate or pull away from the cloth. If this happens, your wraps may start to crumble or crack. To avoid this, wash your wraps with cold water whenever possible. Depending on the food you’re using your wrap with, you may simply wipe the wrap down with a damp cloth. If you have wrapped up a sandwich or something that makes a bit more of a mess, cold water and a mild dish alcohol-free detergent/earth-friendly soap should work just fine.
- Avoid the microwave. For the same reasons that you shouldn’t use hot water with your beeswax wraps, you should also avoid placing them in the microwave. Incidentally, plastic cling wrap should not be placed in the microwave either because of the potential adverse health effects. Unfortunately, however, it has become a widespread habit to use cling film in the microwave out of convenience. Doing this with beeswax wraps can cause the wax to melt. So, while these wraps are outstanding for storing your food, you should not use them to heat or reheat any foods or liquids.
- Store them conveniently. Anytime you buy something new for your kitchen or try to get your family on board with a new way of doing things, it’s a good idea to make it as easy and convenient as possible. How many times have you bought a new gadget, only to place it in a drawer, never to be seen again? Instead, try storing your beeswax wraps in a bowl or basket right on the counter top or table at first so that everyone gets used to reaching for them and using them. We are creatures of habit; there’s a reason that “out of sight, out of mind” is a popular saying. Once you find that you and the others in your family are using your new wraps habitually, feel free to relocate them to a drawer or cupboard.