I'm new to this, So if anybody can help...

The tips of my cigars have become spongy because they are right under the humidifer is this ment to happen??

Also a couple of the cigars have developed a soft spot in the middle too! I have now taken the humidifier out for a while to see if there are any changes ami doing the right thing?

THANKS for anyone's help

I am sure others will have better advice for you, but I have experienced the same issue. If you are using the humidifiers that typically come with a humidor, they probably are the oasis foam. This foam is very wet and therefore gives off a very wet moisture (I know...sounds weird to call moisture wet).

After doing much reading, I bought Heartfelt Relative Humidity Beads (70%). These beads are designed to absorb moisture and give off moisture to maintain a constant humidity level. The most important part, is that the beads do not feel wet, after they are activated. In fact, the moisture they give off is in a gas form, so you do not have to worry about soggy sticks.

If you are not able to get the beads, or want to stick with what you have, I would recommend rotating the sticks away from the humidifiers. Also, make sure that once they are charged, you shake any excess moisture off before placing them back in the humidor.

BTW, the website for those beads is Heartfelt Industries, Cigar Humidor Humidity Beads, Humidors, and Quality Cigar Accessories

Hope this helps a bit.

Jim

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wow!! thanks for your help man!!
I'll order some soon and see how they go
THANKS AGAIN

Any progress on your smokes?

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