DTrem13 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I just went to open my container of Americana and just check it out because I'm planning on using it in a couple days, and I notice that there's mold on the wax, and on the pad. Also the pad is starting to break down. It sat for about a month and a half or so with the lid always on tight in a shaded area (my room.) Has anyone ever had this problem before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 you put them back with any water in them? seen that happen to a few people who put them away too fast. I let mine dry for 3 days minimum for this reason cause I dont want them to mold, if you throw them in a plastic bag or airtight thing with water in them still they will just get demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Don't store the pad IN the container of wax. Clean and let it dry and store in a plastic container or something that isn't hermetically sealed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Interesting. I always keep mine in the fridge and haven't seen any signs of mold. The only time I take it out of the fridge is a few hours before the detail. Edited April 23, 2012 by JBlack151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Its never happened to me either but I do make sure that my pads are totally clean and dry before putting mine back in the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargerMatt Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I don't store my applicators in air tight containers. It's a recipe for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I don't store my applicators in air tight containers. It's a recipe for disaster. You shouldn't! NO ONE should. You may think you have all the moisture out, but so many have been bit trying it. I just put them in my pad bin which is just a large plastic Rubbermaid like container. (NOT air tight) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Never happened here. That's weird though, I wonder what caused it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkwj43z Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 odd, not sure how this could happen im sure an Adam's rep will chime in on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTrem13 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks everyone for your input. The reason why I store the pad inside the container is because that's how it was initially packaged. So I assumed that that's a good way for it to be stored. But it does make sense why I shouldn't now. Is there a way I could rid the mold from the wax itself? I can bite the bullet on an 8 dollar applicator, but I'd rather not spend 70 bucks on a new Americana wax if I don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks everyone for your input. The reason why I store the pad inside the container is because that's how it was initially packaged. So I assumed that that's a good way for it to be stored. But it does make sense why I shouldn't now. Is there a way I could rid the mold from the wax itself? I can bite the bullet on an 8 dollar applicator, but I'd rather not spend 70 bucks on a new Americana wax if I don't have to. Just scrape off the part that has it on it. Oh and I added tags to this thread for easier searching later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTrem13 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Just because the pad came in the container doesn't mean it's a good idea to store it in the container. Keep it where you keep the rest of your pads and keep it clean. However I'd say that pad is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 if you want to continue to store it in the container, don't through away that round piece of cardboard paper that separates the 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargerMatt Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 if you want to continue to store it in the container, don't through away that round piece of cardboard paper that separates the 2 I remember when I first opened and used the Americana. I was rubbing the applicator on the top and I'm like WOW people were right it is hard to initially get warmed up. Yeah, cardboard is definitely hard to get a transfer on to your applicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I remember when I first opened and used the Americana. I was rubbing the applicator on the top and I'm like WOW people were right it is hard to initially get warmed up. Yeah, cardboard is definitely hard to get a transfer on to your applicator. Yea, but the container of Americana lasts sooo much longer that way! (I did this too ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I kept my cardboard in it and have had no problems for like 2 yrs.just contact ashley she will make it right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTrem13 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 LOL I did that to Matt! Isn't it wax paper though? Kinda felt like it. Anyway I threw it out when I bought it. Whoops. Is this something I should contact Ashley about? It is kinda my fault, even though I never would have thought this would have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 LOL I did that to Matt! Isn't it wax paper though? Kinda felt like it. Anyway I threw it out when I bought it. Whoops. Is this something I should contact Ashley about? It is kinda my fault, even though I never would have thought this would have happened. Use your conscious about this... Can you rightfully blame Adams for this? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTrem13 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 I really can't. And I'm not that worried about it either. It's just the applicator that's shot (Which I already ordered a replacement, along with other stuff today .) And the mold on the wax was easily removed. So everything seems to have worked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2quikta Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 When I used my Americana for the 1st time a couple weeks ago, I didn't wash the applicator afterwards. When I was done I just popped it back into the container and put the jar back into the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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