How To Replace Plastic Food Wrap With REUSABLE Wrap.
Are you used to using plastic cling film?
And are you looking for a natural and economical alternative?
You are right. Because like aluminum foil, stretch film is not only polluting, but it is also not terrible for your health.
Fortunately, there is reusable, natural packaging that can be easily made at home.
The trick is to melt beeswax on a cloth and use it as a cover. Look :
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What you need
- beeswax
- old shirt
- baking sheet
- baking paper
How to do
1. Cut out a square of fabric from an old shirt the size of your baking sheet.
2. Pass a blow of an iron on the fabric so that it is very smooth.
3. Protect your baking sheet with the parchment paper (or an already used aluminum foil so as not to spoil).
4. Arrange the square of fabric on the baking sheet.
5. Generously crumble beeswax on it.
6. Put everything in the oven at 80 ° C for about 5 minutes until the wax has melted.
7. Take the baking sheet out of the oven once the fabric is well impregnated evenly.
8. Peel off the fabric from the baking sheet.
9. Place it on a clothesline or drying rack to dry.
Results
And there you have it, your beeswax cling film is already ready :-)
Easy, fast and economical, isn't it?
The big advantage is that you can reuse it as many times as you want.
Not to mention the fact that it's 100% natural!
Now you can wrap your sandwiches, cover your dishes, boxes and wrap your food without using plastic wrap!
The fabric remains flexible, so it folds easily. You can also cut out round shapes to cover the jars.
Once you have used it, just rinse it in cold water with a little soap and let it dry.
Why does it work?
As you can see above, the plasticized effect is clearly visible.
On the left, the fabric without beeswax. And on the right, the same fabric with the impregnated wax.
This trick was already used in Antiquity to preserve certain foods.
Waxed fabric seals your boxes tightly, as the wax prevents air from passing through the fibers of the fabric.
It's like a real cover but 100% natural.
Beeswax is naturally anti-bacterial: no risk of mold on your food.
Your turn...
Have you made your reusable food film for preserving food? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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