How to clean flow hive frames

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Do you need to clean Flow Frames?

Lately, on the forum, there has been some interest around how to clean Flow Frames. Flow Frames shouldn’t necessarily need to be cleaned if kept in the hive as the bees do a fine job of keeping them clean themselves. However, sometimes due to reasons such as pest/disease, mould, or excessive build up of propolis from particularly inclined colonies, it can help to give the frames a good wash after a few years, of use. We recommend soaking the frames in warm soapy water (no hotter than 70°C/160…