A beeswax food wrap is a waterproof, protective yet breathable waxed cloth made from 100% cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and pine resin. Known as oilskin, it was invented in the middle ages and continued to be used throughout colonial era. At present, it is commonly used to wrap fresh food to extend its life to reduce food waste and without the need of plastic wrap.

Handwash in COLD water for the longest lifespan. Use with eco-friendly soap only there are food scraps sticking on your wrap. Then, air dry it by draping over a drying rack or a clothesline. For immediate use, dry with a towel and reuse. If unsoiled, simply rinse and hang dry. Stay away from the sun and heat.

Store it in a clean, cool and dry place such as the kitchen drawer. You can roll your Hanie beeswax food wrap into tubes, fold or lay them flat in a basket or a container; place at a corner of your kitchen counter, or in the fridge (safest storage method for hot climate countries).

With regular use and proper care, Hanie beeswax food wrap lasts for about a year. It is time to replace it with a new wrap, or revive it with Hanie refresher bar when it is no longer adhesive, or the wax coating has worn off.

Remember to avoid placing the wraps near all sources of heat, including steam, warm water, microwaves, ovens, hot cars, hot food and covering bowls of leftovers that are not cooled yet.

Hanie beeswax wraps are compostable. At the end of its life, you can compost it, or cut it into strips and use as twist ties for the garden or as fire-starters for your BBQ or campfire, returning to the Earth instead of heading to a landfill.

Yes, Hanie beeswax food wraps can be used in the refrigerator, freezer or at room temperature.

Yes, you can. We recommend a maximum duration of one month for keeping food with Hanie beeswax food wrap in the freezer.

Not typically. Our formula of ingredients act as a natural barrier that protects food with strong smell like ginger and onion from penetrating into the fabric of the wrap, while letting the food breathe.

We do not recommend wrapping raw meat or seafood with beeswax food wraps due to hygiene reasons.

We do not recommend cutting Hanie beeswax food wraps. Cutting the wraps may chip off the wax along the edges. Hanie beeswax wrap doesn't have to be the perfect size, you can always over-wrap an item and it still work perfectly.

The most effective way the founder finds is to rub your hands with an eco-friendly soap bar for 20 seconds, then rinse with water while rubbing both hands together.

Lightly scrub with a gentle cloth, eco-friendly soap and in cold water. If it has left behind a stain and cannot be washed away, we recommend replacing the wrap.

Mold typically grows in more humid environments or if a food is beyond saving. Start thinking about these questions:

1. How long was the food stored in Hanie beeswax food wrap?

2. How old is your Hanie beeswax food wrap? Is it in good condition?

3. Was the food kept in moist part of the fridge?

This is usually the result of an accidental wash in warm or hot water. It could also be a sign that your wrap is approaching the end of its life.

Remember the first of four steps of using a beeswax wrap - WARM your beeswax wrap with the warmth of your hands to "activate" the stickiness of the wrap before wrapping an item.

If the above is not working, do check if:

• the wrap has been placed near a heat source, or
• if you have been using the wrap for a period of time.

Consider replacing your wrap with a new Hanie beeswax wrap or revive it with Hanie Refresher Bar at home.

It depends on several factors: how long was the food when it was purchased? How long has it been stored in the fridge? Where is it being stored in the fridge?

If your beeswax food wrap isn't keeping food as fresh as it once was, it is often due to

1) The wrap is reaching the end of its life. Replacing it with a new Hanie beeswax food wrap or reviving it with Hanie refresher bar will do.

2) The food wrap has been washed in warm or hot water. Only COLD water can keep the wrap to its longest lifespan.

Hanie has all the sizes you need! Check out the size guide when browsing every Hanie beeswax food wrap. You'll find the right size for the right food.