| A box or room with constant temperature and | | | | and may cause less moisture if not properly |
| humidity, a humidor is used to store cigars and/or pipe | | | | maintained. For various reasons, most humidors are |
| tobacco. For individual use, a small humidor box is ideal. | | | | crafted using Spanish cedar or plastic. Spanish cedar, |
| Cigar and tobacco shops, on the other hand, require | | | | in particular, is excellent for aging cigars because it has |
| larger spaces that are often designed as walk-in | | | | the ability to retain more moisture than most woods |
| areas that cover an entire floor. All humidors feature a | | | | and is able to maintain humidity. In addition, this type of |
| way to keep track of the humidity levels to ensure a | | | | wood often repels tobacco beetles, which can ruin the |
| constant and perfect housing area. | | | | cigars altogether. There have been occasions, |
| In order to work effectively, small humidors must be | | | | however, where beetles have eaten through the |
| able to maintain their humidity. The best way to test | | | | wood. When it comes to storing cigars, however, it is |
| this is to use a moist cloth to wipe the interior clean of | | | | best to use every possible method to protect and |
| any dust or debris. A small glass or container of distilled | | | | maintain their quality. |
| water should be placed inside the humidor, which | | | | If you are searching for humidors, you may be able to |
| should then be closed, and left overnight. If the water is | | | | find one in your local retail or specialty tobacco store. If |
| almost or completely gone, this step should be | | | | you are in the market for an antique humidor, consider |
| repeated for another 24 hours. Once the humidor has | | | | checking out the local flea market, antique show or |
| stopped absorbing humidity, the cigars can be placed | | | | local antique shop. Depending on how they have been |
| inside. This is very important as humidity will keep the | | | | cared for, their current condition and quality, antique |
| interior of the wooden box moist, which will also keep | | | | humidors can be highly collectible. This is why antique |
| the cigars properly moistened. | | | | shows are a popular location for scouting a great deal |
| When using humidors for individual use, it is important to | | | | on an older unit. Most antique shows occur once or |
| keep the humidity level at 65-70% when the box is | | | | twice each year, but specialty antique shops are open |
| filled completely. If there is too much empty space | | | | daily throughout the year. |
| inside of the humidor, it will loose it's humidity quicker | | | | |