The first product that I started with was my beeswax food wraps. I went thru an evolution with it too. My original ‘recipe’ improved over time, as I used them. I am a perfectionist and if something is not 'perfect’ then I try again and again. Sometimes tweaks come after wear and tear or it comes from feedback. I love my beeswax wraps and use them daily!
I get asked a lot of questions about the beeswax wraps at events. If you follow me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/treasurefix) or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/heatherstreasurefix), you have seen my posts regarding my events. I talk to a lot of people and honestly love to discuss my products. Here are some of the top questions/topics I get asked.
How/why did I start making beeswax wraps? I was horrified by the garbage patch in our ocean. I have always recycled and tried to be green. I realized, though, I could do better. I also didn’t like the struggles with saran/cling wrap, It didn’t work right coming out of the box, the saran would get stuck on the roll and it just didn’t work well. I started to look around for something better and found beeswax wraps. I started making them for myself. Then my friends started asking me to make some for them and voila I started an eco friendly company.
Did you know? The average family goes thru 24 rolls of plastic wrap a year! That adds up. An average family spends $90 a year on saran/cling wrap. That may seem a lot, but people I talk to say they probably spend more than that! Along with not being eco friendly, it’s costly! Especially when you have a growing family and are trying to find ways to cut down your budget. The Trio beeswax wraps (small, medium and large) is $20 and the smaller lunchbox set is $13.50, which comes to $33.50 if you got both. The value pack is $40 (1 large, 2 medium and 4 smalls) and the Super Saver is $70 (2 large, 4 medium and 6 smalls).
Are beeswax wraps new? Nope. Beeswax coated wraps originated in the seventh century when the Egyptians domesticated bee hives to harvest beeswax and honey. One of their uses for beeswax was to make waxed cloths which they used in the preservation of food. So the concept has been around for a while.
Can you wash them? Yes! They are easy to take care of. You can rinse them with cold water and air dry or a little dab of dish soap with cold water and air dry. The ingredients I use in the beeswax mixture are antibacterial, so warm/hot water is not needed. Actually warm/hot water can ruin your beeswax wraps by melting them. You also don’t want to put the beeswax wraps on hot dishes, in the dishwasher, or leave in a hot car. Heat is not a beeswax wraps friend!
How do you store them? If they aren’t busy covering something, they are folded and put in a drawer with my other baking/cooking coverings, such as aluminum foil, parchment paper and what not. You can also keep them in a canister on your counter. Really, its wherever it would be convenient to you.
How do you use them? Anyway, that I used to use saran/cling wrap. I use them over bowls, slices of cheese, leftover veggies/fruits, sandwiches… pretty much everything. I love that they are more convenient when I bring bowls of salads over to friend’s houses, even if its raining, and the salad doesn’t drown! The rain just beaded on top, There were no delivery issues either (the wrap stayed where I put it).
Okay, but how long do they last? Up to 18 months. Why do I say up to? Because as anything they will eventually wear down and if they are used constantly it might be less than 18 months. They are reusable, but not immortal.
How do I know when they at the end of their life? And what do I do then? You will notice a difference. They won’t be as ‘sticky’ and won’t be as ‘press and seal’. You can prolong their life by wrapping a rubber band around them or string. When they are done you can compost or burn them.
Do you have a question about beeswax wraps? Feel free to leave a comment and I would be more than happy to discuss.