(Newswire.net — June 16, 2020) —
A humidor is a gadget designed to keep cigars in good condition. It has always worked towards taking proper care to help keep the humidor working at its best. The process of maintaining a humidor is very simple. You only have to be very keen on instructions. The below tips will be very useful and will offer you all you need to keep your humidor strong and useful for long.
-
Always Season the Humidor Before its Initial Use
On this one, you can use the Kiln dried Cedar, which absorbs the moisture slowly. It works wonders while maintaining the humidity. When the humidor arrives, the Cedar is dry, and if cigars happen to be placed in a dry humidor, the Cedar naturally absorbs the moisture from them. Seasoning of the humidor is a very important thing to preventing it from happening. It will thus start to clear the environment for the cigars. Keeping in mind that the cigars have to be dust and other fine particles free, it is therefore important to always use the Spanish dried Cedar.
-
Storing the Humidor in a Cool and a Dark Place
The humidor should maintain an internal temperature of more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidor must, therefore, be kept away from heat. This is purely because the outside conditions of the environment in which the humidor is stored shall immensely affect the interior humidity of the humidor. Solar heat will only add the temperature over the day. Additionally, the outside humidity is going to affect the humidity of the said humidor, and so, if you happen to live in humid surroundings, always make sure to find a dry place to keep your humidor. It would help if you always were prepared for that.
-
Always Keep the Humidifier Filled
The process of humidifying the humidor thoroughly is meant to maintain relative humidity in the cigars in the air and in the air that is inside the humidor. The humidifier is what keeps the moisture in the air and also the one in the cigars and the Cedar. Whoever type of a humidifier is used, always make sure to maintain these and also keep them flowing properly. Following instructions while refilling the humidifier is needed. It happens every week or after a few days. It is also important to replace the humidifier as per the given instructions for every respective humidor’s type. For the foam humidifiers, there is a need to replace them every 10-12 months.
-
Make Sure You Consider What You are Likely to Use to Humidify Your Humidor.
Two of the common humidifying agents which are used for the humidors are propylene glycol and distilled water. Both of them come with pros and cons, depending on how often the humidor is opened. When you open the humidor frequently, you should consider using distilled water because it can be easy to replace and refill inside the humidifier. There will also be low maintenance in regards to this. If you don’t go into your humidor very often, consider using a propylene glycol, which may be a better alternative. It does not evaporate unless the air hits the humidity range that is quite uncontrollable. The propylene glycol has an antifungal agent that will prevent the plumes from forming on the cigars.
-
Checking the Hygrometer Weekly
The hygrometer is the best defense, which is actually against the fluctuating humidity. It is always to be sure to remain at the hygrometer’s reading at least once after a few days and make sure that it can maintain a relative humidity of 70%. Following the instructions regularly is what makes the humidor last for quite a long period. It is always important to consider keeping the cigars in a secure place.