> Need advise on how to remove beeswax and propolis from an
> untreated concrete honey house floor.

Wax should be easy - hot water.  Wax melts at about 160 F,
so you don't even need boiling.  If you have a large floor,
you can rent a steam carpet cleaner at many grocery stores
for $10, and soften or melt the wax with it.  Then you can
just wipe up or soak up the wax with a paper towel.

The heat may also help to "melt" the propolis.

For propolis, I have had good results from the chemicals used
to degrease engines sold at the usual auto parts stores
("Purple Power" says the jug on the shelf in the garage) I bought
some to clean off some oil after fixing a seeping front camshaft
seal, and gave it a try on the brick walkway that leads to my
honey house door, where equipment tends to come to rest briefly
while to door is opened.

It did not appear to harm the brick, but I would not leave it
on too long.  Pretty easy to use, spray on, hose off.

                jim

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