I was cruising around the internet the other day and I stumbled upon a little tidbit of info that I though was amusing and usefull!

I had done a search for the Climaxx beads (sounds like a sex toy) and I came upon another board somewhere and one of the guys mentioned using Silica Gel based kitty litter as a substitute.

WELL! It turns out that there are a few brands of "expensive" kitty litter brands out there that are composed of straight silica gel!!! I was never aware of these since our cat is an outdoor cat.

From what I understand, Climaxx beads is merely "conditioned" silica gel. My main concern is controlling high humidity in the summer months. Silica gel is an adsorbent, which will take moisture out of the air. These few brands of kitty litter are merely the same stuff!

So I went out and bought a four pound bag of Ultra Pearls kitty litter. It's pure silica gel beads!!! I paid 9.99 for it. I put about three cups in my cabinet humi, in a small tray and by morning the high rh was under control! Not amazing BUT INEXPENSIVE!!!!

I also understand that you can condition this stuff yourself, making your own Climaxx beads! I'm still investigating that end of it but it seems very simple.

If you do go out and buy any of this stuff beware that many brands have additives and fragraces that YOU DO NOT want in your humidor!!

Read the label to see if it is pure silica. Again, the brand I bought is "Ultra Pearls". If you see any colored beads or crystals don't buy it. That's usually fragrance crystals. Of course upon opening the bag , if you smell anything don't use it!

No, our cat has no urge to pee in my humidor!