Cigar Storage & Humidor Care
Everything a new or seasoned aficionado asks us in the store — written by Neptune's cigar experts. 18 guides.
Humidor Care and Instructions
Step by step humidor instructions
How to setup your new humidor
Easy steps to setup your new humidor.
How to calibrate your hygrometer
Use the salt method.
How to Use Boveda Humidipak's 2-Way Humidity Control (Instructions)
Should I store cigars without the cellophane?
Our opinion regarding the controversy.
How to properly store cigars
Tips for cigar humidor maintenance
What are the parts of a humidor?
Hygrometer, Thermometer, Humidifier, etc.
Should I store cigars inside the glass or aluminum tube?
How to store cigars that are packaged in glass or aluminum tubes.
Can humidity get inside the cigars in a sealed box?
Activation Propylence Glycol Solution vs. Distilled Water
When should I refill the humidifier?
Filling and refilling instructions for your Cigar Oasis water cartridge
Choose The Right Humidifier For Your Humidor
Do I need to calibrate my hygrometer?
How can I get a cheap humidor?
How to buy a cheap humidor or make your own humidor
Is my hygrometer defective?
How to tell if your hygrometer is broken.
Will tap water damage my cigars?
Quick answers
Do you sell Cuban cigars?
No. Cuban cigars cannot legally be sold in the United States. We carry hundreds of Cuban-seed blends from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Honduras that many aficionados prefer.
Should I store cigars without the cellophane?
Either is fine. Cellophane slows humidity exchange slightly and protects the wrapper; remove it if you want faster aging and don't move cigars around.
What to do if your cigars are dry
Re-humidify slowly: 65% RH for a week, then 69–70%. Never spray water directly on the wrapper.
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