How to Properly Season a New Humidor

Don't put cigars in a very new humidor (or an old humidor that hasn't been used in a while) before seasoning it. The cedar within of a humidor is half of the humidification system and acts to produce humidity (and flavor) to the cigars, together with the humidification device. If the cedar has not been seasoned, then the wood can rob moisture from the cigars and dry them out. This, after all, is the precise opposite of what you wished when you bought the humidor.

Before you start the seasoning process, build sure to read any directions which will have return along with your new humidor. Always follow the manufacturer's directions thus you do not void your warranty. Absent any specific instructions from the manufacturer of the humidor, follow these steps.

Wipe the within of the Humidor With Distilled Water

To season a humidor, all you wish is a few distilled water, a clean unscented sponge or cloth, and a few patience-a minima of for some days. Do not use tap water in place of distilled water.
Begin by dampening a clean sponge or cloth with distilled water, then wipe down all the cedar wood within of the humidor, together with the lid and any trays. To avoid damaging the humidor, do not over saturate the inside wood with water or pour water into the humidor.

Place the wet sponge on top of a bit of cellophane (or plastic bag) and place within the humidor. Make certain that the sponge isn't saturated and that it is not touching any wood.

Fill Your Humidification Device

Fill your humidification device with either distilled water or a humidifying resolution, according to the manufacturer's directions. Create sure that the device is not saturated by letting any excess water drip out (into a sink), then wipe off any drops of water on the surface of the humidification device and place the device within the humidor.

Wait 24 Hours and Repeat

Now comes the laborious part: close the humidor for twenty-four hours and wait. The next day, repeat the wipe down procedure using distilled water and the sponge, but, do not leave the sponge within this time and wait another twenty-four hours.

Check for Dampness Before Adding Cigars

On the day when the second treatment, it ought to be safe to use the humidor, as long as you cannot feel any dampness on the cedar. If the cedar is damp, wait yet one more day before storing your cigars. If you have a hygrometer within the humidor, ignore any higher-than-traditional readings during the seasoning method. But, if the humidity is not up to 72p.c on the day when the second treatment, you will need to repeat the wipe down the procedure for the third time. You will also want to check your hygrometer or recharge your humidification device).