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