How to Use Plastic Container As a Cigar Humidor
Building a humidor for your cigar collection can be significantly cheaper than purchasing one from a store. One of the cheapest and easiest ways to make a humidor is with a plastic container. Although plastic containers aren't as fancy as the wooden boxes you can purchase from a smoke shop, they still work great and help to keep cigars fresh and great-tasting.
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Things You'll Need
- Large plastic storage container with lid
- Two wooden cigar boxes
- Battery operated digital hygrometer
- Sponge or washcloth
- Water
- Velcro
Instructions
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Place the lid on your plastic container. Push down and listen for air escaping through possible holes. If you do not hear anything, feel around the container for air. If there is air escaping, do not use the container for a cigar humidor. Choose another container. If there is no air escaping, move on to step two.
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Put two wooden cigar boxes into the plastic container. These boxes are placed in the container to prevent direct moisture contact with the cigars.
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Add a battery operated digital hygrometer into the plastic cigar humidor. Make sure it is placed so that you can see it by looking inside of the container with the lid on. This will allow you to keep track of the humidity levels in the cigar humidor.
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Wet a sponge or a clean wash cloth with hot water, wring it out, and place it into the plastic cigar humidor. Do not place it in the cigar boxes. Place it next to them, if possible. If this is not possible, attach the sponge or wash cloth to the lid with Velcro.
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Place the cigars into the cigar boxes inside of the plastic cigar humidor. Place the lid on tightly.
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Tips & Warnings
Open the box at least once a week to allow the cigars to get some oxygen. This will prevent mold build-up and allow the cigars to air out every now and then.
Do not store your cigars in a plastic container for more than two months, as they may rot. They need to be removed from the container every once in a while, and the container should be cleaned with mild soap and water.
