this is a photo taken of where the drawer goes on my desktop humidor.
I have not used this humidor for atleast a year but due to lack of space i need it again.
I know the quality of pic is not very good but does that white crap look like mold to you?
If it is can i just wipe it down with something and make sure it doesnt come back or trash it?
If the discoloration is on the outside edge of the humidor where the drawer fits, its possible that it's just a failed varnish coat and not mold. Mold is more likely to occur inside the humidor, near the humidifier where it is more moist then on the external seam of a door/drawer.
Generally speaking, the use of vinegar, bleach, detergent are all sure-fire ways to destroy the wood of the humidor or permanently taint it with an undesirable odor, or both.
If you have lowered the humidity, you can just wipe mold away. If you wish, you can use a bit of isopropyl alcohol or a mixture of ammonia and distilled water on a rag - just don't saturate the wood. This would increase the chances of ensuring that the colony is dead. Stains can be removed by a light sanding if desired, but this is not critical.
Unless you live in a salt mine, viable mold spores are everywhere in the air already, so your best method of control is to simply keep humidity in check.
FYI-this works for seasoning too!
I think I see either the image of Christ or the ghost of Gazoo (little green alien from Flintstones), but can't tell for sure which one. It could be very valuable.
DON'T WIPE DOWN THE HUMIDOR....
daveincincy wrote:
.....O.M.G.
.....HE'S RIGHT! 😱
.....TRY HOLY WATER.