- 1). Use a humidor with a tight seal and with enough room for the number of cigars you wish to keep. Most humidors come with a cigar humidifier and hygrometer, but these can also be purchased separately.
- 2). Wipe down the inside of your humidor with a clean damp cloth. There may be dust or other residues left over from shipping or packaging.
- 3). Place a small bowl of distilled water inside the humidor, close the lid and let sit for about 12 hours. Check the amount of water left after 12 hours has passed. If the bowl is almost empty, refill the bowl with distilled water, close the lid and let sit for another 24 hours. Cigars are ready to be placed in the humidor when the water stops evaporating.
- 4). Soak the cigar humidifier in a half-and-half mixture of distilled water and propylene glycol for about 30 minutes. The cigar humidifier is similar to a sponge and should have been included with your humidor. After 30 minutes, remove the cigar humidifier, dry it off and place it inside the humidor.
- 5). Place your cigars in the humidor and close the lid. Be sure to check the humidor's hygrometer frequently the first few days. The level should remain between 68 and 74 percent humidity. If the humidity is too low, your humidor may require a re-soak with another bowl of distilled water.
- 6). Add a small amount of distilled water to your humidor each month. Store your humidor in a cool, dry place and avoid any direct sunlight.
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