Mold!!!

[Palmarejo]

Help! I tried to set up my humidor by sponging the inside with a sponge soaked in distilled water. Left the sponge inside for 24 hours. When I opened, there was mold spots on the wood. See photo. What gives? I can't take a chance on my cigars.

[Palmarejo]

See photo.

[mauied1101]

Help! I tried to set up my humidor by sponging the inside with a sponge soaked in distilled water. Left the sponge inside for 24 hours. When I opened, there was mold spots on the wood. See photo. What gives? I can't take a chance on my cigars.

Sorry to hear about (and see) that. I think where things may have gone awry is when you laid the damp or soaked sponge in direct contact with the wood in a sealed environment. If you're gonna put something wet, put it in a ziploc bag (but do not seal it) so it doesn't have direct contact.

Lopaka has a great guide that other folks have contributed to (for future seasoning): http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...season+humidor

Now how to get rid of it - my opinion and experience. You want to wipe of off with rubbing alcohol, then let it dry, then wipe it off with more rubbing alcohol and that *should* do it - especially if it's a new humi. It'll leave stains but that's life. You can get rid of the stains by sanding it off - by hand or by using a Black & Decker type Mouse sanding tool.

Also referenced here: http://www.cigarwise.com/artman/publ...icle_189.shtml

btw - what is the temperature where you're at?

Just my two bits... and welcome to CS.