Frequently Asked Questions

  • General
  • Cannabis and Hemp
  • Cigars and Tobacco
  • Guitars/Wood Instruments
  • Orders & Shipping
  • Butler

Lifespan of Boveda

How can I maximize the life of Boveda? Can I recharge Boveda? How long does Boveda last?

Speed

How fast does Boveda work?

Ingredients in Boveda

What’s in Boveda? What’s inside Boveda?

Feel of Boveda

Why do I feel small crystals or hard lumps inside my new Boveda? Why does my Boveda feel like thick jelly or dense clay? My Boveda feels rock hard. Does this mean it’s expired and needs to be replaced? Why is my new Boveda so “squishy”?

Getting Started with Boveda

How do I use Boveda?

RH of Boveda to Use

What RH Is right for me? Can I mix Boveda relative humidity percentages?

Hygrometers

How do I calibrate my hygrometer?

Size of Boveda to Use

What size Boveda is right for me?

Storing Boveda

How do I store Boveda that I’m not using?

Others

Do you ship internationally? How can I track my order?

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?

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?