Humidor Paranoia

[The Master]

You never want to rub down the inside of a humidor with distilled water.

If your humidity is too high then remove the humidification device until it gets back down to 65 percent. If when you put it back in and it goes up again, leave it out. I have had humidors in the past where I kept the humidifiaction device out for months at a time. Your cigars hold humidity, it could take months for them to lose their excess moisture.

[centurycigar]

Wiping down the wood is a must, not only does it help with the overall humidity of the humidor and seasoning of the humidor, but it also helps swell the wood a tiny bit which results in a much better seal. I good seal helps maintain the humidity. loose lids are a big cause of humidity loss.
Check this link out from Cigar Aficionado

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...101/fp398.html

[The Master]

Just because CA writes it, don't ever think it is gospel.

In all my years of experience with many different humidors there was never ever a reason to wipe the inside with distilled water.

[centurycigar]

Just because CA writes it, don't ever think it is gospel.

In all my years of experience with many different humidors there was never ever a reason to wipe the inside with distilled water.

Its not just CA, Ive read this many times in other formats.
But it comes down to personal preference, if you think it'll help or not.