To look after your foxglove wraps and ensure they have a long life:
- Wash in cool to warm water with a mild soap/detergent, air dry and fold. Or simply wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
- Never use hot water (the wax may end up a sticky mess) or put in a washing machine or dishwasher.
- Keep them out of direct sunlight, especially in the summer.
Your wraps should last 6 – 12 months if you are regularly using them and looking after them as above. If your foxglove wrap appears to be losing its stickiness, pop it on an oil-lined tray in the oven for about 5 – 8 minutes at about 100 degrees Celsius to redistribute the wax a little.
Note: Given the nature of beeswax, you may find initially that some food takes on a ‘honey’ flavour. This is in no way harmful and will diminish with use.