Priming Your Humidor
STEP 1: WETTING DOWN THE HUMIDOR
- Remove all cigars from humidor and do not put them back into the humidor until 6 hours after wetting down the humidor.
- Remove the hygrometer and humidifier from the humidor.
- Using a spritzing bottle, lightly spray the interior cedar wood with distilled water until the wood appears wet.
- Wipe the excess water from within the humidor using a clean cotton cloth paying close attention to the corners. (Failure to thoroughly wipe the excess water from the box will promote warping of the wood, which in turn would compromise the seal of the humidor and void the warranty).
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Replace hygrometer and humidifier and close the box for 6 hours before putting the cigars back into the humidor.
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Be aware that new humidors require the humi-brick to be refilled about once a week for the first 4 weeks.
STEP 2: RECHARGING THE HUMIDIFIER (Every 4-5 Weeks)
- Remove the humidifier from the humidor.
- Spray or pour distilled water into the humidifier to force water into the dense sponge within. Usually 20-25 squirts of water are sufficient.
- With a paper towel, wipe and shake off any excess water to ensure no water gets onto your cigars.
- Replace the humidifier into the humidor.
The steps outlined above give approximate timing for proper maintenance of a typical humidor. Every humidor is different and you must use your own judgment to get the cigars at the humidity level that you most prefer. Ideal humidity for cigars is 68% - 72% and ideal temperature for cigars is below 20 degrees Celsius.
