Digital Humidistats

Digital Humidistats

Digital Humidistats

Cigars need to be kept in humid air, roughly 60% to 70% depending on the type of cigar. However, too much humidity and mold will grow. Various types of humidifiers are available to keep a humidor at a constant humidity. They vary in ease of use, reliability or accuracy, and price. Most can add humidity to a dry humidor but aren't dehumidifiers. They can't reduce humidity in humidors that are in a humid climate. However, a few can.

Some of the information in this article is based on user reviews of humidifiers on the Amazon.com website.

Distilled Water and Sponge Humidifiers

These are the simplest humidifiers, often built into small travel humidors. A sponge or other absorbent material is dampened with distilled water.