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Can I use distilled water in the humidifier instead of the Activator solution?

Yes. However, it must be distilled water and not tap water, as tap water will damage the humidor. You may need to refill the humidifier more often, and it will not assist in preventing mold in the humidor but can assist in keeping the humidification level where the humidor needs to be to preserve the cigars.

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Advice

What causes mold?

The conditions for mold to grow would be if the humidor is too moist or if there is not enough exchange of air between the humidor and its environment. Be careful on how much water you add the humidifier. It should be moist, not damp. If you see water dripping out of a standard sponge humidifier, you’ve added too much. Let the humidifier sit for 10-15 minutes to drip out the excess water to ensure the condition of the humidor does not promote mold. Additionally, be sure to wipe down the humidor with either distilled water or an activator solution prior to storing the cigars in the humidor.

Quick Tips

I filled my humidifier, how long before I do it again?

After initially filling your humidifier, you will need to periodically maintain and re-fill the humidifier as needed. For humidors between 0-100 Count, every 30 days should suffice. 51-100 Count humidors with large humidifiers should be refilled every 45 days. 101-2300 Count humidors with larger or multiple humidifiers should be done between 30-45 days or if you find any cigars that may be staring to becoming more stiff to the touch. Be sure to check cigars of your humidor routinely on ALL sides just in case one side of the humidor may be more humidified than the other.