How to Use (+ Clean!) Beeswax Wraps
Have you heard? My new collaboration with Nature Bee is officially here! After lots of brainstorming, and emails, I’m so excited to share these garden-inspired beeswax wraps with you! The set features 3 wraps, each with a unique design inspired by various areas of our garden including the pea wall, our flower bed filled with cosmos and zinnias, and of course our go-to tools. This set of wraps are now live and available for purchase through Nature Bee by clicking here! These wraps are made from natural ingredients including 100% cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin making it a safe and natural way to store food in your fridge while helping to eliminate single-use plastics.
One of the most common questions that I get is “how do I use my beeswax wraps?”, and of course, “how do I clean my beeswax wraps?”. Well, today I’m going to be sharing all of the ways that I use my beeswax wraps around my home & garden, and how I clean them to keep them in their best condition.
Where are these beeswax wraps are made?
Before we get into use and cleaning, I want to briefly share how these beeswax wraps are made. Nature Bee is located right here in Victoria, BC and all of their wraps are made right here too PLUS they source local beeswax on Vancouver Island. You can feel good knowing your beeswax wraps are directly supporting a local Canadian business!
How to use your beeswax wraps
There are a few ways that beeswax wraps can be used, and as I mentioned before, they are a great alternative to plastic wrap in your kitchen. Here are a few of my favourite ways to use my wraps around my home and garden:
To store fruits and vegetables in, especially if they’ve been half-used, such as when you slice a cucumber but don’t use the whole thing, or you only need half of an avocado!
To keep cheese fresh, I wrap the opening and press the wraps around the cheese. Wraps allow the cheese to breathe!
As a cover for the top of bowls. This is especially helpful if you can’t seem to find that missing lid in your container drawer or you are heading to a dinner party and brining a salad.
To wrap a bouquet of flowers in as a gift. I personally love this use as you’re able to give someone a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and a gorgeous beeswax wrap as a gift.
When using your beeswax wraps, I highly recommend briefly activating your beeswax wraps by gently scrunching it together a few times in your hands. Using the warmth from your hands will help the wax to become sticky enough to stick to together, or to a bowl to properly seal in your food, allowing it to be used to the best of its abilities!
How to clean your beeswax wraps
You may be wondering how you’re supposed to clean your beeswax wraps. Here are some simple steps to follow to properly clean your wraps while keeping them in the best condition:
Brush off any residue. Using a damp cloth, gently brush off any residue that may be stuck to the beeswax wrap.
Use cold water. This is a very important thing to remember – always use cold water when washing your wraps. Using hot water may melt the surface of the beeswax on the wrap and damage it.
Scrub gently! Add some soap to your cold water and give your wraps a gentle scrubbing to remove any more excess food residue. I often use a swedish cloth for this!
Lay or hang to dry. Lay your beeswax wrap flat on a towel on the counter, or hang it to drip dry if that is an option.
Once your wraps are all clean and dry, it is recommended that they’re stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to keep them in high quality condition. I keep them in a drawer folded once or twice.
Thank you so much for your support! Don’t forget to shop the beeswax wraps here, and tag me in your photos on Instagram, @thepurposefulyou. I cannot wait to see how you use these fun and colourful wraps in your home and garden throughout the years!
* Note: Products featured in this post are a collaboration between The Purposeful You & Nature Bee.