How to Create a Makeshift Humidor

Purchasing a humidor from a cigar shop can be costly. You can find some for under $100 but high end humidors can cost as much as $500. Buying a humidor may not be a wise investment if you rarely buy cigars or if purchasing one is outside your budget. Making your own humidor is a great alternative. All you need are a few household items and you can keep your cigars fresh.

Things You'll Need

• Air tight plastic container
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Clean out one air tight plastic container that is large enough to hold your cigars without being stacked on top of each other and leaving room for a sponge.

2. Place cigars side-by-side inside the container.

3. Cut one sponge in half. Dampen one of the two pieces of sponge. Make sure that the sponge is not so wet that it drips water.

4. Place the dampened piece of sponge as far away from the cigars as you can. Place the dry section of sponge between the cigars and the dampened sponge. This will act as a barrier in case water runs from the dampened sponge. As another option, you can place the damp sponge in a small container as seen in the picture above. This will keep the water from reaching the cigars.

5. Shut the plastic container tightly. If you do not tightly seal your container, water can escape and eventually leave your cigars dry. Once they dry out, they are no longer good.

6. Place the container in a warm section of your house to create condensation inside the container.

Tips & Warnings

• You do not need to use a sponge for this to work. You can also use a small container of water. The danger here is if the container were to spill the cigars could get wet and become moldy.

• You can also use objects that are already damp for this project. For example, bread has been successfully used to keep cigars moist.

• Some cigars are soaked in whiskey. If this is the case with your cigars, you can substitute whiskey for water to preserve the same flavor. The main criteria here is to use a high quality whiskey if you choose to take this route.

• Do not let any liquid touch your cigars as this can cause them to become moldy.