Humidor seasoning/bead question

[LostAbbott]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I do not believe in wiping down the wood with water, but each to their own. A small cup with distilled water sitting in an empty humidor should be enough until you get the beads and cigars.

In general, a full humidor regulated humidity the best and just use the the "squeeze test" to see if you are cigars are where they should be. You drive yourself crazy if chase the hygrometer readings...

I agree that you do not need to wet the wood in this way, but I have seen many Humi's that come with wood dust in them and on their sides, this definitely needs to be wiped out.