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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?

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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.

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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)

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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. :help:

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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. :help:

 

Just scrape off the part that has it on it.

 

Oh and I added tags to this thread for easier searching later.

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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.

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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 :o).

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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. :o

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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. :o

 

Use your conscious about this... Can you rightfully blame Adams for this?

 

Chris

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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 :D.) And the mold on the wax was easily removed. So everything seems to have worked out :thumbsup:

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  • 4 weeks later...

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.

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