Can I use a regular humidifier for cigars?

A simple home based humidifier is all you will need. However, make sure to spend a little extra and find one that has it’s own internal humidity gauge that will tell the unit to keep the ambient humidity at your specified humidity level (65-75% humidity). Also, be sure to avoid a warm mist, steam humidifier.

Is 80% humidity OK for cigars?

In the 65-75% range cigars can be stored for long periods of time without any concern. Caution is required, however, if the humidity level should exceed 80%. In this case the cigar can begin to rot and mold.

How long do you soak a cigar humidifier?

Submerge the cigar humidifier in distilled water or half distilled water and half Propylene Glycol for 30 minutes. Remove it from the water, dry it and secure it to the inside of the humidor.

Is 78 humidity high for cigars?

You can boost the humidity up a bit when the temperature is cooler, but we don’t recommend exceeding 72% RH. Your cigars will smoke perfectly as long as you maintain a steady environment between 63 to 70 degrees and 65 to 72% RH.

Can you use tap water in a cigar humidifier?

Tap water also contains chlorine, which can clog the humidifier’s pores and inhibit operation. All you need is a few drops of distilled water and you can keep the beads moist. Once you do this, dry off the surface and make sure there is no water drip. Avoid tap water and only buy distilled water for your humidifier.

Should I unwrap my cigars in the humidor?

Once you’ve bought the cigar and are placing it in your humidor, we recommend you remove the cellophane. Cellophane will prevent humidity from reaching the cigar, and you’ll find the cigars will respond to humidification better if the overwrap has been removed.

How can you tell if a cigar is too moist?

When a cigar is too moist, it’s tough to light, the edges can burn faster than the interior, and the wrapper can crack or come unraveled while you’re smoking it. The ideal conditions for storing your cigars are 70% RH (relative humidity) and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

How often do you season a humidor?

Whenever you buy a new humidor, you always need to ensure that it is seasoned before you put any cigars into it. You need to allow 2 to 5 days to season a new humidor, sometimes longer. If you put your cigars into it before it is ready, you run the risk of ruining the cigars.

How often do you add water to humidor?

If you open your humidor several times a day it will require refilling more often than if you open it once every week. As a rule of thumb you should add distilled water to your humidifier about once a month and 50/50 solution every 2-3 months. Never use tap water.

What happens if I don’t use distilled water in my humidor?

When seasoning your humidor, you’ll need some distilled water. Do not use tap water in place of distilled water, because it can leave mineral deposits. Use a clean (and new) sponge or cloth to wipe down the cedar wood inside the humidor – including the lid, trays, and dividers if applicable.