25/07/2025
Washing beekeeper suits
Beekeeping suits should be washed regularly to keep them clean and hygienic and to prolong their life. Most beekeeping suits can be washed in the washing machine, but on a gentle program at low temperatures (up to 30-40 degrees) and with a mild detergent. The hat is best washed by hand as it is particularly delicate.
How to wash your beekeeper suit:
1. Remove the headboard
The head section of many beekeeping suits is acceptable. This should be removed and cleaned separately before washing.
The head section of many beekeeping suits is acceptable. This should be removed and cleaned separately before washing.
2. Choose the right wash program
Select a gentle wash program, e.g. a wool wash program or a hand wash program.
Select a gentle wash program, e.g. a wool wash program or a hand wash program.
3. Use a mild detergent
Avoid using bleaching agents, as these can damage the materials of the suit.
Avoid using bleaching agents, as these can damage the materials of the suit.
4. Wash the suit in a laundry bag (optional)
A laundry bag protects the suit from damage during the wash cycle.
A laundry bag protects the suit from damage during the wash cycle.
5. Dry the suit properly
The beekeeping suit should ideally be left to air dry, as a tumble dryer can damage the suit materials.
The beekeeping suit should ideally be left to air dry, as a tumble dryer can damage the suit materials.
6. Wash the hat separately
The hat is best washed by hand as it is particularly delicate. Use a mild detergent or cold water.
The hat is best washed by hand as it is particularly delicate. Use a mild detergent or cold water.
7. Wash the gloves separately
Beekeeper gloves should also be washed separately. Preferably do not wash leather gloves!
Beekeeper gloves should also be washed separately. Preferably do not wash leather gloves!