How to Humidify a Humidor

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Clean your new humidor thoroughly

   Place sponges on plastic wrap.
   
   Place any dividers – thoroughly cleaned – into the humidor to season with the rest of the interior. , Close the lid and leave it untouched for 48 hours. , Humidity should reach between 82 and 92 percent at this point. , Repeat the 48-hour cycle, complete with humidity readings, and repeat a third time. , Leave the lid open a few minutes. ,,,,
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   Step 2: removing all dust and debris from every nook and cranny before beginning the seasoning process.

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   Step 3: Lay two pieces of plastic wrap in the bottom of the humidor and two pieces in the tray

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   Step 4: if it has one.

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   Step 5: Wet 4 sponges in distilled water and wring out excess to prevent puddling or dripping.

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   Step 6: Arrange the analog hygrometer face-up in the tray's center

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   Step 7: flanked by two calibrated digital hygrometers to guarantee the accuracy of your readings.

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   Step 8: Open the humidor after 48 hours and note all hygrometer readings

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   Step 9: including the difference (if any) between the digital and analog readings.

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    Step 10: Swap out the sponges quickly

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    Step 11: to reduce the amount of time the lid is open

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    Step 12: with 4 new saturated

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    Step 13: sterile sponges.

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    Step 14: Remove the sponges and plastic after the third 48-hour cycle

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    Step 15: and insert a humidifier charged with a propylene glycol and deionized water solution beneath the bottom tray.

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    Step 16: Close the lid and let the humidifier work for 24 hours before checking the humidity.

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    Step 17: Adjust the analog hygrometer to match the digital hygrometers' readings

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    Step 18: if necessary

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    Step 19: and repeat the 24-hour cycle until the hygrometer is calibrated.

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    Step 20: Let the interior of the humidor de-humidify to 70 percent by attrition (over several weeks)

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    Step 21: or begin using and let the natural process of adding dry cigars to the humidor stabilize the interior humidity at 70 percent.

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    Step 22: Recharge your humidifier at regular intervals

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    Step 23: as dictated by the unit's size

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    Step 24: manufacturer's instructions and humidity readings.

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