Best Beeswax Wraps for a Plastic-Free Kitchen
Beeswax wraps are the reusable answer to plastic wrap, and they work better than you would expect once you know how to use them.
The warmth of your hands softens the wax so the wrap molds around bowls and food, then it hardens into a seal. They last about a year with care.
What to look for
- Cotton fabric with a real beeswax blend
- A set with multiple sizes
- Wraps with a little pine resin for a stronger seal
- Fun prints you will actually want to use
How to care for them
- Wash in cool water with mild soap
- Never use hot water or the dishwasher
- Air dry and fold for storage
- Re-wax with beeswax pellets when they lose grip
Skip using them on raw meat, and keep them away from heat, and one set will carry your kitchen through the year.
When to re-wax
Beeswax wraps lose their grip after many uses, but a quick re-wax brings them right back to life for another season.
- Sprinkle wax pellets over the fabric
- Melt in a low oven between paper
- Cool flat before folding
With a little care, one set of beeswax wraps covers a full year of plastic-free food storage.