> >It has been my experience that it is almost impossible to remove
> >propolis from clothing.  I used to wash and dry covealls and ruin
> >my wife's clothing occassionally.  Then I switched to a wash and
> >hang routine and have not had any problems.  I simply hang
> >coveralls to dry.  If they do not dry fast enough for you to wear
> >then buy more coveralls.
 
>
> Yup - this is what i ended up doing; which is fine, but i know
> eventually it will get on something else.  I'll get some borax in
> the meantime. Thanks Eric.
 
We find that spraying with Fantastik (r) will remove (dissolve) most
of the propolis when done before normal washing, but it is always
hard to get rid of the last bit of stain.
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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