I did not air out the first two humidors I purchased. I merely filled the humidifier, calibrated the hygromoter, and filled it with my smokes once the humidity was correct.

I season the humidors by filling the humidifier and placing a cup of distilled water inside the humidifier. Once the proper humidity is achieved I remove the cup and put my cigars in. I use a 50/50 solution of distilled water and propylene glycol in the humidifier.

Michael