Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

[TJarv]

With my new winedor, how should I get the smell out? I've read on here to use baking soda, but do I just open the box and set it inside?

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by TJarv

With my new winedor, how should I get the smell out? I've read on here to use baking soda, but do I just open the box and set it inside?

That should be fine Tony; give it a few days or a week. Also, if you put the baking soda on some small plates instead and use several of these plates it might work a little faster -- more of bhe baking soda's surface area will be exposed.

[TJarv]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

That should be fine Tony; give it a few days or a week. Also, if you put the baking soda on some small plates instead and use several of these plates it might work a little faster -- more of bhe baking soda's surface area will be exposed.

Sounds good, thanks for the tip

[bobarian]

If the smell isnt too strong you can just wash out the inside with a wet sponge with some baking soda sprinkled on top.

[TJarv]

Originally Posted by bobarian

If the smell isnt too strong you can just wash out the inside with a wet sponge with some baking soda sprinkled on top.

It's pretty strong, so I'll probably let it sit inside for a few days then wipe it down

[theonlybear4CORT]

Originally Posted by bobarian

If the smell isnt too strong you can just wash out the inside with a wet sponge with some baking soda sprinkled on top.

Where we're you when I was single an had a 1 night er with this naive American chick in Arizona Bob?

[area51]

^Geeze

[Mentallyrechartd]

Really hope you meant to type naive, and not native...

[CigarJut]

Should I store cigars I got from mail order in my humidor for some amount of time before I smoke them. If so suggestions on how long?

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by CigarJut

Should I store cigars I got from mail order in my humidor for some amount of time before I smoke them. If so suggestions on how long?

There is no science here. Everybody does something different. I have smoked some ROTT with a good outcome, but most of the time I prefer to let them rest a few weeks.

[N2 GOLD]

No right or wrong way here. To each his own some will tell you store them other will say smoke them. It will always be what works best for you...

[RHerrington]

Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

No right or wrong way here. To each his own some will tell you store them other will say smoke them. It will always be what works best for you...

I'd suggest do both, by buying multiples when possible. That way you can smoke that cigar you've been craving for and start the aging process at the same time

[N2 GOLD]

Originally Posted by RHerrington

I'd suggest do both, by buying multiples when possible. That way you can smoke that cigar you've been craving for and start the aging process at the same time

Great suggestion... trying is the only way to find out...

[Route 66]

How do I cool down the inside of my humidor when the ambient temperature in my home is 76 degrees?

[WittyUserName]

I recommend placing it in the coolest darkest place you can find. Basement, bottom of closet, etc..

[14holestogie]

Originally Posted by WittyUserName

I recommend placing it in the coolest darkest place you can find. Basement, bottom of closet, etc..

Yup, short of active refrigeration (vino), the only way to lower the humidor temperature is to lower the ambient temperature around the humidor. Keep it out of direct sunlight as well as that will actually get in hotter than ambient temperature.

I've been a basement storer for years.

[Route 66]

I don't have a basement, but the bottom of my closet sounds like a good idea.

[Route 66]

The digital thermometer in my humidor still reads around 73 degrees. Is this a problem?

BTW, the RH is at 69-71%.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Route 66

The digital thermometer in my humidor still reads around 73 degrees. Is this a problem?

BTW, the RH is at 69-71%.

Most folks would be thrilled with 73 degrees.
If your RH is 69-71% and you are happy with the way your cigars smoke, that's fine, too. However, most people I know prefer their RH in the 60-65% range. But as long as you are happy with the way your sticks are smoking, that's all that matters.

[Route 66]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Most folks would be thrilled with 73 degrees.
If your RH is 69-71% and you are happy with the way your cigars smoke, that's fine, too. However, most people I know prefer their RH in the 60-65% range. But as long as you are happy with the way your sticks are smoking, that's all that matters.

Thanks for the reply. I don't feel that I know enough about it to know if I would prefer 70% or if I should try to get it down to 60-65%.

I was concerned that beetles may appear at 73 degrees and that would freak me out.