Frequently Asked Questions

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Size 320

Can I remove the Size 320 from its cardboard box for my humidor?

Seasoning a Humidor

What should the relative humidity (RH) be in my humidor while I season with Boveda? Why do I need to season a wood cigar humidor? How do I season a humidor with Boveda? Why do I use Boveda 84% RH to season a humidor, isn’t that too high for cigars? Why does seasoning a humidor with Boveda take 14 days? Where should I store cigars while seasoning my humidor with Boveda? Can I reuse Boveda for Seasoning packs?

Safe for Cigars

Can Boveda directly touch my cigars and tobacco? What do I need to know to protect my premium cigars?

RH of Boveda to Use

What Boveda RH do I need for tobacco? Can I mix Boveda relative humidity percentages for tobacco? Why did my RH level drop?

Number of Boveda to Use

How many Boveda do I need for my cigar humidor?

Feel of Boveda

Why do I feel small crystals or hard lumps inside my new Boveda?

Lifespan of Boveda

How can I maximize the life of Boveda? How long does Boveda last for cigars and tobacco? Can I recharge Boveda?

Replacing Boveda

When do I replace my Boveda?

Other Cigar Humidification Products

Can I use Boveda with other humidification devices in my cigar humidor?

Boveda Humidor Starter Kit

How do I use the Boveda Humidor Starter Kit to Set Up a Humidor?

Boveda Humidor Bags

How is a Boveda Humidor Bag different from a food bag for storing cigars? Is a Boveda Humidor Bag airtight? How many cigars fit in a Boveda Humidor Bag? How do you open a Boveda Humidor Bag? Where should I store a Boveda Humidor Bag? Is a Boveda Humidor Bag reusable? What RH do you use to refill a Boveda Humidor Bag?

Hygrometers

Why do I need to calibrate a hygrometer? Do I need to calibrate a new digital hygrometer? How do I calibrate my hygrometer? Can you make your own salt test to calibrate a hygrometer? Can I calibrate my hygrometer using any RH Boveda? How often do I need to calibrate a hygrometer?

Boveda and Bows

How does humidity affect a bow? Is Boveda good for bows for violins, violas and other stringed instruments?

Fabric Holders

Why do I need to use a fabric holder with Boveda? How is the Directional Humidity Control Kit different from the standard Boveda Starter Kits for instruments? How do I use a Mini Fabric Holder in a bow case or woodwind case?

Lifespan of Boveda

How long does the Boveda last in the Directional Humidity Control Starter Kit? How long does Boveda last in a reed case? How can I maximize the life of Boveda? How long does Boveda last for wood instruments?

Boveda Directional Humidity Control Kit

Can I use the Directional Humidity Control Kit with any instrument? For best results, where should I position the Directional Humidity Control Kit on my instrument? How do I use the Boveda Directional Fabric Holder with my instrument?

BOVEDA AND REEDS

How many Boveda do I use in a reed case? What Boveda should I use for woodwind reeds? How do I use Boveda to moisten reeds in a reed case?

RH of Boveda to Use

Is there a complete listing of all Boveda products for musical instrument applications? Why does it seem like my 49% RH Boveda doesn’t work? Can I mix Boveda relative humidity percentages?

Placement of Boveda in Instrument Cases

How do I use Boveda for an electric guitar or bass? How do I use Boveda for a small bowed string instrument? How do I use Boveda for an acoustic guitar? How do I use Boveda for a small woodwind instrument? How do I use Boveda for a large woodwind instrument? How do I use Boveda for a small fretted or non-fretted instrument? How do I use Boveda for a large bowed string instrument? How do I use Boveda for my wood instrument?

Hygrometers

Can I calibrate my hygrometer using any RH Boveda? How do I calibrate my hygrometer?

Safe for Instruments

Why use Boveda to protect your instrument?

Replacing Boveda

When do I replace my instrument’s Boveda?

Feel of Boveda

Why does High-Absorbency Boveda 49% RH feel thicker than Boveda 49% RH? Why do I feel small crystals or hard lumps inside my new Boveda?

Ingredients in Boveda

What’s inside Boveda?

Seasoning a Guitar Case

How do I season my guitar case?

Number of Boveda to Use

How many packs do I need for my instrument?