The proper care of your humidor will help you age your cigars longer and ensure better pleasure at smoking time.

•  Do not put cigars in the humidor until you are done with all the steps and the humidity level has been stabilized. If the humidor does not come with a gauge (hygrometer), we recommend purchasing one to correctly monitor humidity levels.
•  To activate the hygrometer, wrap it in a warm, damp towel for 30 minutes. Upon removing it from the towel, you must calibrate the hygrometer by adjusting it until it reads 95 - 97% (by use of a screw on the back or other method--the documentation that comes with the hygrometer should explain how to do this). If it already reads 95-97%, then you are ready to go. Now install it in the humidor and proceed with prep instructions.
•  Use only distilled water or, 100% Mystic. Place humidifier in a bowl and fill with distilled water. Submerge the humidifier halfway, face down in the bowl of water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the humidifier and wipe off excess water with a paper towel.
•  Dampen a new sponge or towel with distilled water or, 100% Mystic solutions and wipe the interior (sides, bottom, inside of lid, and any dividers or trays). Do NOT soak the cedar. Dampen only enough to darken the wood.
• Place a plastic bag on the bottom of the humidor. Place the damp sponge or towel (not dripping) on top of the plastic.
•  Install the humidifier and gauge (hygrometer) to the inside lid. Leave the humidor lid closed for 12-24 hours.
• Open the humidor and remove the sponge and plastic. Refill the humidifier (step 3) and reinstall in the humidor.
• Leave the humidor lid closed for 12-24 hours. This will season the wood and raise the humidity level to between 65% and 75%.
• Do not be concerned if the humidity level is high. It takes a period of time for the level to stabilize and the gauge to adjust. Place cigars in a humidor only when level has decreased to between 65%-75%. To lower level open the lid of the humidor for 1-2 hours. Close the lid and periodically check the humidity level with a gauge.
•  If humidity level is below 65%, follow steps 1-7 again.