Seasoning a wine cooler with trays

I wouldn't think lightly wiping down the trays and placing them inside would do any harm if you're looking to accelerate things a bit. As mentioned, "wiping wood" is generally discouraged because you don't want anything structural (humidor walls) warping. However, if you have the patience, keep w/ what you're doing imo.

Originally Posted by innova

I wouldn't think lightly wiping down the trays and placing them inside would do any harm if you're looking to accelerate things a bit. As mentioned, "wiping wood" is generally discouraged because you don't want anything structural (humidor walls) warping. However, if you have the patience, keep w/ what you're doing imo.

Agreed

[T.G]

Originally Posted by innova

I wouldn't think lightly wiping down the trays and placing them inside would do any harm if you're looking to accelerate things a bit. As mentioned, "wiping wood" is generally discouraged because you don't want anything structural (humidor walls) warping. However, if you have the patience, keep w/ what you're doing imo.

While a light wipe down might not put you at risk for warping the wood, any kind of a wipe down can risk raising the grain of the wood resulting in a cosmetically unattractive rough surface that can easily tear cigar wrappers.

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by T.G

While a light wipe down might not put you at risk for warping the wood, any kind of a wipe down can risk raising the grain of the wood resulting in a cosmetically unattractive rough surface that can easily tear cigar wrappers.

Bingo, we have a winner! Wiping down wood is NEVER a good idea. First of all you run the risk of warpage and as T.G. stated, raising the grain is not a good thing either. When it comes to seasoning a humidor, trays or whatever, one rule should be followed and one rule only, "the slow and steady pace wins the race."