My humidor smells like *&#@ - Page 2

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 11:04 AM

I'll try the baking soda method first and let you know..

ACID - the rebirth of cigars and death of humidors

neoflex · 02-12-2012, 11:09 AM

As others said try the Baking Soda and if it doesn't work just change that humidors duty to Flavored Cigars as I guarantee if you spend enough time here a 40ct would only last you a month or two anyway. Trust me!

Find yourself a nice large humidor and have that one be strictly for non-flavored cigars. If you end of spending a lot of time here think about what size humidor you will realistically need and than times that by 4 and you should be fine for at least 6 more months.

I have been working at a local B&M part time a night or two a week and the problem you ran into is the exact same reason why when I have someone buying flavored cigars I always ask them if they also smoke non flavored cigars. If they answer "Yes" than I always mention that they should consider storing their flavored cigars outside of the humidor that they store their non flavored unless of course they don't mind their non flavored cigars tasting like their flavored collection. Most guys say they already do that while others thank me as they never realized or gave it any thought. The guys who never realized it I usually offer a water pillow to so they can at least move the flavored stuff to a big zip-lock or Tupperware.

dwoodward · 02-12-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

If you end of spending a lot of time here think about what size humidor you will realistically need and than times that by 4 and you should be fine for at least 6 more months.

This. You will find soon you have some favorites and 5 packs after 5 packs you buy, you'll wanna eventually start getting boxes, and that's where storage really becomes an impact. With the cost of most humidors, I almost would suggest just getting a Wine cooler or Igloo cooler right away lol. Save yourself the money in the future.

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 12:05 PM

I have the Treasure Dome already but I have a load of cigars coming so I was hoping to have something ready because I'm pretty sure it'll be overflowing. If all else fails I'll make a tupperdor. I don't think I'll be able to fit another 80 cigars in here:

dwoodward · 02-12-2012, 12:06 PM

Lol fencefixer... I think it's time to get some tupperware out and get on the ball on getting a cooler lol.

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Lol fencefixer... I think it's time to get some tupperware out and get on the ball on getting a cooler lol.

You guys are bad influence.

Already checking craigslist for some old wine coolers...

SNKBYT · 02-12-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

ACID's.....nuff said. Burn it and chalk it up to lesson learned.

kelmac07 · 02-12-2012, 12:16 PM

Placed Acids in as 20 count desktop when I first got seriously into cigars a few years ago...tried everything, baking soda, scrubbing...still smells of it. Burn it and chalk it up to experience.

shilala · 02-12-2012, 12:19 PM

Ya know what, I just thought of this. It's a trick I used for years when I had rental properties, it'd take smell out of ANYTHING.
I used it to destink whole apartments, especially smoker's apartments.
Ammonia.
I'd get a gallon, set it out in dishes, close the place up, come back in a week, and every smell was gone.
With your humi, if baking soda or bleach solution don't work, get a dish of ammonia and sit it in a big green garbage bag. Open the humi up and sit it in there, too. Tie it off and come back in a week or two.
I'd really, honestly be shocked if that didn't work.
Don't use lemon ammonia, just regular ammonia.

SteelCityBoy · 02-12-2012, 12:22 PM

Keep it full of infused sticks and use it just for that purpose.....then when the ladies come over you're in great shape!

Remo · 02-12-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

Keep it full of infused sticks and use it just for that purpose.....then when the ladies come over you're in great shape!

You, Shane and Taki heading over there? Llr

SteelCityBoy · 02-12-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

You, Shane and Taki heading over there? Llr

On second thought I have a better idea....send the whole thing infused sticks and all right to the front door of Mike's house! I hear those things are right up his ally!

hotreds · 02-12-2012, 12:54 PM

Just keep it for other infused sticks. Those humis are cheap enough not to worry about trying to clean it- just get another or a tupperdor or a coolerdor. I love my cheap, roomy coolerdors!

oooo35980 · 02-12-2012, 05:49 PM

I feel for you, my wife loves flavored cigars and keeps wanting to buy them when I'm at the tobacco shop, I only let her get one or 2 because I'm not a fan of flavored cigars and I don't want her stuff stinking up my good ones. I finally bit the bullet and bought a second Humi since mine was getting full anyways, she can put her Acids and whatever else she likes in my old one once I get the new one seasoned up.

Malazan · 02-25-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oooo35980

I feel for you, my wife loves flavored cigars and keeps wanting to buy them when I'm at the tobacco shop, I only let her get one or 2 because I'm not a fan of flavored cigars and I don't want her stuff stinking up my good ones. I finally bit the bullet and bought a second Humi since mine was getting full anyways, she can put her Acids and whatever else she likes in my old one once I get the new one seasoned up.

I'm starting to have the same problem, my wife loves the infused

mojo65 · 02-26-2012, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

I'll try the baking soda method first and let you know..

ACID - the rebirth of cigars and death of humidors

I warned you about the acid mess to start with but you didnt listen...

fencefixer · 02-26-2012, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mojo65

I warned you about the acid mess to start with but you didnt listen...

I know I know.. yes you did.. but DC sends love,

and our friends needed proof of that.

The things we do for our friends..

hapi · 02-29-2012, 09:19 PM

Ahish.. I do long time same misteak with Acid cigars in 50 cout humidor. I learn bad too.

-Hapi.

hotreds · 02-29-2012, 09:38 PM

WAIT JUST A MINUTE! Maybe there WAS a prostitue in it! What aren't you telling us, DC? Huh? Huh?

fencefixer · 03-13-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

WAIT JUST A MINUTE! Maybe there WAS a prostitue in it! What aren't you telling us, DC? Huh? Huh?

Sorry bud, no more jokes from me.

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Originally Posted by shilala

Ya know what, I just thought of this. It's a trick I used for years when I had rental properties, it'd take smell out of ANYTHING.
I used it to destink whole apartments, especially smoker's apartments.
Ammonia.
I'd get a gallon, set it out in dishes, close the place up, come back in a week, and every smell was gone.
With your humi, if baking soda or bleach solution don't work, get a dish of ammonia and sit it in a big green garbage bag. Open the humi up and sit it in there, too. Tie it off and come back in a week or two.
I'd really, honestly be shocked if that didn't work.
Don't use lemon ammonia, just regular ammonia.

Scott, you rock. This worked. Left a little dish with ammonia in it, a week later and a little bit of airing out - the stench is gone. Great trick, thanks again.

02-12-2012, 11:04 AM	#21
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** I'll try the baking soda method first and let you know.. ACID - the rebirth of cigars and death of humidors

02-12-2012, 11:09 AM	#22
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** As others said try the Baking Soda and if it doesn't work just change that humidors duty to Flavored Cigars as I guarantee if you spend enough time here a 40ct would only last you a month or two anyway. Trust me! Find yourself a nice large humidor and have that one be strictly for non-flavored cigars. If you end of spending a lot of time here think about what size humidor you will realistically need and than times that by 4 and you should be fine for at least 6 more months. I have been working at a local B&M part time a night or two a week and the problem you ran into is the exact same reason why when I have someone buying flavored cigars I always ask them if they also smoke non flavored cigars. If they answer "Yes" than I always mention that they should consider storing their flavored cigars outside of the humidor that they store their non flavored unless of course they don't mind their non flavored cigars tasting like their flavored collection. Most guys say they already do that while others thank me as they never realized or gave it any thought. The guys who never realized it I usually offer a water pillow to so they can at least move the flavored stuff to a big zip-lock or Tupperware. __________________

02-12-2012, 12:05 PM	#24
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** I have the Treasure Dome already but I have a load of cigars coming so I was hoping to have something ready because I'm pretty sure it'll be overflowing. If all else fails I'll make a tupperdor. I don't think I'll be able to fit another 80 cigars in here:

02-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#25
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** Lol fencefixer... I think it's time to get some tupperware out and get on the ball on getting a cooler lol.

02-12-2012, 12:16 PM	#28
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@ Placed Acids in as 20 count desktop when I first got seriously into cigars a few years ago...tried everything, baking soda, scrubbing...still smells of it. Burn it and chalk it up to experience. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"**

02-12-2012, 12:19 PM	#29
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@ Ya know what, I just thought of this. It's a trick I used for years when I had rental properties, it'd take smell out of ANYTHING. I used it to destink whole apartments, especially smoker's apartments. Ammonia.** I'd get a gallon, set it out in dishes, close the place up, come back in a week, and every smell was gone. With your humi, if baking soda or bleach solution don't work, get a dish of ammonia and sit it in a big green garbage bag. Open the humi up and sit it in there, too. Tie it off and come back in a week or two. I'd really, honestly be shocked if that didn't work. Don't use lemon ammonia, just regular ammonia. __________________

02-12-2012, 12:22 PM	#30
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@ Keep it full of infused sticks and use it just for that purpose.....then when the ladies come over you're in great shape! __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops**

02-12-2012, 12:54 PM	#33
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** Just keep it for other infused sticks. Those humis are cheap enough not to worry about trying to clean it- just get another or a tupperdor or a coolerdor. I love my cheap, roomy coolerdors! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-12-2012, 05:49 PM	#34
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** I feel for you, my wife loves flavored cigars and keeps wanting to buy them when I'm at the tobacco shop, I only let her get one or 2 because I'm not a fan of flavored cigars and I don't want her stuff stinking up my good ones. I finally bit the bullet and bought a second Humi since mine was getting full anyways, she can put her Acids and whatever else she likes in my old one once I get the new one seasoned up.

02-29-2012, 09:19 PM	#38
hapi Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Hapisan Location: MD Posts: 27 Trading: (0)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** Ahish.. I do long time same misteak with Acid cigars in 50 cout humidor. I learn bad too. -Hapi.

02-29-2012, 09:38 PM	#39
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	*Re: My humidor smells like &#@** WAIT JUST A MINUTE! Maybe there WAS a prostitue in it! What aren't you telling us, DC? Huh? Huh? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.