Seasoning a Humidor

This video is going to show you how to correctly season your humidor no matter what the size. Some videos say wipe the inside of your humidor with water...that may be fast but, in this video were going to show you how to season your humidor to make it last.
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[zblog68]

Where do the cigars go when doing this thanks??? Sorry I'm new to this.. And where is your head. Thanks

[goodfellascigar]

@zblog68 When the humidor is not ready to receive the cigars, a good way to temporarily store them is to put them in sealable plastic bags with Humi Packs or refillable humidifiers called water pillows.

You caught me I'm the Headless Horseman taking a break form terrorizing people lol.

[shotokun16]

In your opinion do you think wetting/wiping detachable items (i.e. trays/dividers) can speed up the process and "safer" (i.e. better than wiping down the interior cedar walls and floors)?

[goodfellascigar]

@shotokun16 Well if you only plan on wiping down the dividers and/or trays, yes this could speed up and still be "safe" for the seasoning process. By how much... not sure... could be a few hours or half of a day or even a day sooner depending on the humidor size, the quality of wood, etc. Also by wiping down the tray/divider could ruin the wood those are made out of but, that is up to the person if they care to potentially risk the quality of that wood or not.

[goodfellascigar]

@sworn2prtcusa2002 I use bead tubes currently in mine but, I have friends that use the Xikar Gel Jars and they work great. Once the humidity starts getting near stable levels and once the whole seasoning process is done the temperature should drop to where it is normal which is either right around the humidity of a seasoned humidor or slightly higher as what I said before. So it'll take a little time now but, it should drop. The big thing one has to remember is all humidors are different.

[sworn2prtcusa2002]

@goodfellascigar I'll stop in Corona Cigar store tonight and pick up a 70% 2 oz xikar jar. I think this is all they carry. Is that the same thing as what you use? Also will this help drop the temp?

[goodfellascigar]

@sworn2prtcusa2002 next few days to see where the humidity level is reading. Your going to want to get it to the lower 70s and then add your cigars then. As for the temperature low 70s usually under 75 is fine your temperature. It will read usually higher than your humidity by anywhere from 2 to 5 higher so don't be alarmed they don't have to match each other. Any more questions feel free to ask.

[goodfellascigar]

@sworn2prtcusa2002 they take distilled water which is under a buck to get and it last quite some time especially since you live in a more humid climate you will have to refill less often then dryer climates. After you have got gel or tubes then place either the gel beads or the tube inside with the saucer then remove saucer after a few hours keeping the gel or tube inside, this will bring down the humidity because the gel or tube will be dry and "thirsty". You will prob have to watch it over the

[goodfellascigar]

@sworn2prtcusa2002 Ok the reason it can be higher than normal is because you on a 3rd floor of the building usually lower levels of buildings are the best place to store a humidor but, there is much you can do for that so I suggest to get gel beads or the tubes we mention in this video. The pads are nice but, I usually like to stay away from them for the simple fact you always after to buy the solution for them which can build up with cost over time and the nicer thing about the gel beads is...

[sworn2prtcusa2002]

@goodfellascigar ok I live in Orlando, FL. I live in a 3rd floor apartment. for the most part it has been in my bedroom under my bed, with the exception of me sliding it out just to check the readings. glasstop humidor by the way. Currently right now its reads 90% humidity 75 degrees. And right before my first posting I changed it from a shotglass to one of those little plastic sauce bowls you get in a Chinese restaurant. also the puck humidifier is inside.