Make sure that the fresh paint inside has had time to dry completely - and any vapors have totally dissipated.
This is most probably less of a problem with Latex paints.

I have read somewhere - ?????? in the recent past that boxes with flaking paint are going to be more than frowned upon.
Dipping in wax to be the preferred method.

I wonder how long it will be before painted surfaces are outlawed completely.

Shall try to retrace my visits and get the reference - that is unless some kind soul already knows and points out the info.

Transferring frames into cleaned boxes helps ensure that the interior does not get completely gummed up.

The latter procedure I know is wishful thinking. But it does help esp. if frames are getting on in condition and the
timber is becoming brittle. Not much worse than a hive tool levering out a frame when the only thing that moves is the
top and one side, leaving the wax component and bottom bar stuck to the floor.

Peter

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