How to Restore a Dried-out Cigar
Restore your cigars back to their original quality by using one of these methods.
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You Will Need
- Damp or humid location
- Humidor
- 2 plastic bags
- Scissors
- Damp sponge
- Damp towel
- Cellar or basement (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Expose to humidity
Expose the cigar to humidity or a damp place for a week, rotating them every couple days.
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A cellar or basement is a good location.
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Step 2
Complete the process
Complete the process by placing them in a humidor at 70 percent humidity, rotating them a quarter turn every two to three days.
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Step 3
Make holes in a plastic bag
Make holes in a plastic bag and insert your cigar; then seal the bag.
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Step 4
Insert into another bag
Insert the bag into another plastic bag with a damp sponge and seal the outer bag. Rotate the cigar every couple days until it is restored.
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Step 5
Restore in a towel
Restore a cigar by wrapping the cigar box in a damp towel for two weeks.
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Step 6
Invest in a quality humidor
Remember to take the cellophane off the cigar when you are restoring it. Invest in a quality humidor to keep your cigars fresh.
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Some cigars have the tobacco equivalent of one pack of cigarettes.
