One Of My Worst Cigar Fears Happened, Mold…

[Nature]

I wouldn’t scrap those if it just appears to be on the foot. If it was just in one location of your humidor, an occasional rotation may help. Unwrap the cedar sleeve on one or two for inspection. If it is limited to just the surface on the foot, I would smoke away. I understand that not everyone has the same tolerance like @Tombstone has stated, though.


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[LazyLightning]

Honestly I prefer cello on i have never seen a cello stick with mold. Cello is porous but I see it as extra protection. I don't think the sticks are a lost cause

I also prefer keeping the cello on.

As for those Anejo sticks,
I’m going to look at the ones that are the least affected, a bit more closely. Heck I smoked one of them Friday, before seeing this, and thought it was fantastic.

I think I might have freaked out and overreacted a bit, it just caught me so off guard. I immediately had nightmarish thoughts of having to sterilize the humidor, take hundreds of sticks and keep them in tupperdors, as to not allow it to spread, etc…

[LazyLightning]

I wouldn’t scrap those if it just appears to be on the foot. If it was just in one location of your humidor, an occasional rotation may help. Unwrap the cedar sleeve on one or two for inspection. If it is limited to just the surface on the foot, I would smoke away. I understand that not everyone has the same tolerance like @Tombstone has stated, though.


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Thanks
I was posting while you were, I will be looking at them tomorrow. They are in double ziplocks with a Boveda pack right now.

Also, thanks you everyone!

[LazyLightning]

I meant to ask,
As I go through the humidor, checking each individual cigar, obviously I need to quarantine any I find with it on them, or on their cello, similar to the Anejos.

However, if I don’t see any more of this white mold anywhere on the sticks, or on the trays, wood, etc… is there anything I should do special. That hasn’t been suggested already? Is it “safe” to start putting newly purchase cigars in it like normal, or should I hold off for a bit?

Also, if I do see it on the wood, or on the tray, is it best to get rid of it, or try to clean it? What would be the best method, for dealing with it in, or on, the wood?

Thanks!
Chris

[josh lucky 13]

If I found mold on wood (which should be hard if Spanish cedar) i would potentially wipe off with anti bacteria wipes then dry and reseason

[LazyLightning]

Thanks Josh,

Yes the trays and interior wood is all Spanish cedar. So far I have not found any mold anywhere else, thank God.

[Nature]

Wiping the wood trays with 70% rubbing alcohol could be an extra precaution. A dilute bleach solution (1 oz per 16 oz water) would also work, but could bleach or stain the wood or raise the grain. As is oft directed “test in an inconspicuous area” first. Either solution should be in contact for 5 min for best effectiveness. Allow to air dry.

I don’t think it necessary if you don’t see anything on the wood, but I might do this with the tray where you found the cigars with mold.

[LazyLightning]

Thanks Mark,
If I continue to not find more mold anywhere, I might just wipe off the section where the Anejo sticks were. Before putting anything new or different in that spot.

I’m also planning to rotate my cigars more often. I used to do it about every 6 months, but after this, I’m thinking every 2-3 months.

[Old Smokey]

Thanks Mark,
If I continue to not find more mold anywhere, I might just wipe off the section where the Anejo sticks were. Before putting anything new or different in that spot.

I’m also planning to rotate my cigars more often. I used to do it about every 6 months, but after this, I’m thinking every 2-3 months.

Chris, I think you have been given great advice. What vitola are those Anejos?

[LazyLightning]

Chris, I think you have been given great advice. What vitola are those Anejos?

They are the Anejo Reserva No.46