Any suggestions to help my tubos live again?

PeteSB75 · 12-22-2018, 02:46 PM

Have a dozen or so Siglo III tubos from a 15-pack. All the ones I have opened so far have had mold. I've no problems with anything else in my humi, just these ones. It wipes off with no problem, so I've just cleaned them up as I take them out to smoke. Is there anything else I should do or should I just take them all out of the tubos, clean them up and let the tubos themselves sit out of the humi for a couple of weeks?

Tio Gato · 12-22-2018, 02:51 PM

I'd clean 'em all now. Don't let the existing mold get into foot and mess up the cigar.

Weelok · 12-22-2018, 04:33 PM

They are likely wet so dry them out for a week or two and they'll be fine.

And for my standard it's not mold statement, if what you wipe off dissolves in water, it's not mold, it's minerals. https://inspectapedia.com/Wet_Baseme...ence_White.php

massphatness · 12-22-2018, 04:57 PM

Toss the actual tubos

Wipe down the cigars and if you can segregate them -- even in 5-finger bags -- do so.

PeteSB75 · 12-23-2018, 09:32 AM

Any reason. Not to dry the tubos and keep then to carry the cigars later? They're just so pretty...

T.G · 12-23-2018, 09:48 AM

Probably have to toss the cedar liners and best to wipe the tubes out to reduce the number of spores left behind.

Dux · 12-23-2018, 06:28 PM

Clean the tubes out with vodka, stuff will kill everything and evaporate in no time..

T.G · 12-23-2018, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dux

Clean the tubes out with vodka, stuff will kill everything and evaporate in no time..

So that's what happened to all my brain cells before I switched to craft beer and bourbon...

heyferg · 12-25-2018, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dux

Clean the tubes out with vodka, stuff will kill everything and evaporate in no time..

That explains why I can't remember 3rd grade!

Dux · 12-25-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by heyferg

That explains why I can't remember 3rd grade!

Explains why I probably won't remember anything in an hour

12-22-2018, 02:46 PM	#1
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? Have a dozen or so Siglo III tubos from a 15-pack. All the ones I have opened so far have had mold. I've no problems with anything else in my humi, just these ones. It wipes off with no problem, so I've just cleaned them up as I take them out to smoke. Is there anything else I should do or should I just take them all out of the tubos, clean them up and let the tubos themselves sit out of the humi for a couple of weeks? __________________ Formerly Malik23

12-22-2018, 02:51 PM	#2
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,077 Trading: (11)	Re: Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? I'd clean 'em all now. Don't let the existing mold get into foot and mess up the cigar. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

12-22-2018, 04:33 PM	#3
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,118 Trading: (21)	Re: Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? They are likely wet so dry them out for a week or two and they'll be fine. And for my standard it's not mold statement, if what you wipe off dissolves in water, it's not mold, it's minerals. https://inspectapedia.com/Wet_Baseme...ence_White.php __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

12-22-2018, 04:57 PM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? Toss the actual tubos Wipe down the cigars and if you can segregate them -- even in 5-finger bags -- do so. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-23-2018, 09:32 AM	#5
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? Any reason. Not to dry the tubos and keep then to carry the cigars later? They're just so pretty... __________________ Formerly Malik23

12-23-2018, 09:48 AM	#6
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? Probably have to toss the cedar liners and best to wipe the tubes out to reduce the number of spores left behind.

12-23-2018, 06:28 PM	#7
Dux Lebowski Urban Achiever! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,103 Trading: (24)	Re: Any suggestions to help my tubos live again? Clean the tubes out with vodka, stuff will kill everything and evaporate in no time..

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