Queen bee not using the dark wax.

[Stung]

 I'm told that the queen does not like to go on the dark wax on a foundation.  Do I remove the wax and toss it, and keep the foundation.  Do I throw the frame away and replace.  If I keep the foundation, how to I clean it so the Queen will use it.

[herbhome]

Stung,
I have been told the opposite that they prefer old dark comb.  I'm interested to hear what other more experienced keeps have to say.

[BeeMaster2]

Queens will lay on old comb before using new comb unless there is something wrong with it.
Jim

[Aroc]

Kind of what Jim stated above but sometimes you will see dark old comb with spotty brood pattern.  This can be a result of chemicals over time contaminating the comb to the point brood has a hard time living in it and the nurse bees will pull them out.