How do I clean mold out of my humidor?
Take a paper towel, clean dust-free cloth, or a new, clean sponge dampened with Isopropyl alcohol, and very lightly wipe down the entire interior of the humidor. Don’t overdo it; you just want to make sure that any residual mold spores have been treated. Wipe down the humidor again, this time with distilled water.
How do you get rid of mold on cigars?
If mold occurs within your humidor, relocate your unharmed cigars into a new, clean and properly maintained environment. Brush out your humidor, and then wipe it down with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol. Air it out for at least a day and them re-humidify the humidor and re-introduce your cigars.
What do you do with mold in a cigar humidor?
Empty the humidor and wipe it out with vodka or corn schnapps (it does NOT kill the mould, but is an effective means of cleaning the surfaces.) Then dry the humidor with a hairdryer for at least 30 minutes, making sure that you heat the whole humidor thoroughly (to over 50°C – this kills the mould effectively).
Can moldy cigars be saved?
Cigars that are badly infected with mold should be thrown away so the fungus doesn’t continue to spread. Cigars with small, isolated spots of mold can often be saved with a bit of treatment. Gently wipe off the cigar, being careful not to spread the mold to a wider area.
What humidity should humidor mold be?
70 percent
Mold usually forms in humidors where the humidity reaches levels above 70 percent. If your humidor is at 80 percent, then it is almost a guarantee that mold is (or will be) growing inside.
What is the white mold on cigars?
Plume, also called “bloom,” appears as a white dust on the surface and may have a bit of a sparkle. This occurs when the oils within a cigar come to the surface and crystallize. Plume may also appear as a haze on the wrapper. Unlike mold, plume is always white or light gray and tends to cover the entire body.
Can cigars get moldy in humidor?
Cigars can get moldy due to a variety of circumstances. Most common are either over-humidifying your cigars or using non-distilled water in your humidor. Cigars should be kept at 70% RH (relative humidity). Storing your smokes above 70% RH greatly increases the chances mold will grow.