> Have any users of Permadent foundation found a successful way to clean the > old foundation (especially that which has been used for brood nest area) in > order to reuse the foundation anew? I am looking for a description of a way > in which to clean the foundation without causing damage to it. I believe that Jean-Pierre chapleau indicated that when frozen, the combs could be readily stripped, as the comb disengaeges from the foundation with a little flexing. Perhaps he will elaborate on this. I haven't heard from him lately. I imagine like many beekeepers he is pretty busy right now. Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK Rural Route One, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Honey. Bees, Art, & Futures <http://www.cuug.ab.ca:8001/~dicka>