Do not put your cigars inside Humidor

If you just purchased a new humidor,or received one as a gift,do not put any cigars inside until you read this.An untreated humidor can actually ruin your cigars instead of  preserving them.cigar,with their delicate balance of moisture,need to be stored property.this is easy,low-tech,and important.most cigars are made in the tropics,and the aim of"seasoning a humidor" is to try and recreate this tropical environment.It takes ,patience,and a little know-how to"season"or ready anew humidor and the process cannot be rushed.Most humidors have an interior made of untreated Spanish cedar,the preferred wood for humidifying and againg premium cigars .This wood needs to be humidified,or seasoned,before the box is ready to hold the cigars.

Wipe the inside of the humidor with distilled water

Take a new sponge,(make sure it is unscented and free of soap),And wet it with a liberal dose of distilledwater water.Wipe down all the exposed wood, including any trays and dividers,and the interior lid .Avoid using a paper towel or a frying cloth;these will literally leave a paper trail on the wood. after you,ve wiped down the wood,squirt the sponge with more distilled water and the place it inside the humidor on a plastic bag -to avoid direct contact with the wood-and close the lid.make sure that the sponge is not overly saturated,and not touching any wood.

Place the sponge inside the humidor

Fill Your humidification Device

Next,prepare your humidification device according to the manufacturer's instructions.unless the manufacturer specifically states that you can use tap water,use only distilled water.(tapwater contains minerals that will destroy most humidification systems by leaving deposits that will clog the humidor element.)once the humidification element is filled,be sure to wipe it down to remove all the excess water.Rest it on a hand towel for approximately30 minutes.

Wait 24 hours and repeat

close the humidor with its humidifying element and the damp sponge,and leave it overnight.The next day,refresh the humidification device(it may not need it),and check the sponge.if it is fairly dry,add more distilled water.If it very damp,leave it alone.

Let the humidor sit another night,and the remove the sponge and plastic bag.The walls of the humidor have now absorbed all the water they need ,and now you can safely store your cigars.

Check your hygrometer daily.if the humidity is too high (optimum rengeis 65%to75% Relative Humidity),simply open the lid for a short time.If  it is too low,add more distilled water to the humidification unit .Occasionally,a damp sponge may need to be left inside for another day. Make sure it is on plastic and doesn't touch either the wood or cigars. you may even wish to remove your cigars and them in zip lock bag with DHSwhile you do this.Most humidifications units will need to be refilled with distilled water about once a month,and recharged with recharging solution about twice a year.

It is recommended that you rotate your cigars both side and top to bottom. If you store cigars on top of one another,it si advised to place a thin straw between them to keep the air and moisture even.