Humidifier: Sponges vs. Crystals - What is the difference between sponges and crystals in humidor humidifiers?

The mostly green sponge is a simple sponge as it has been known for decades in humidors of cigar humidors. Advantage: A sponge easily absorbs various liquids, regardless of the type of liquid. Disadvantage: A sponge does not regulate during release. So a sponge is a good and still up to date humidifier as well as the basis for regulating fluids.

Crystals give moisture quite regulated. Crystals also absorb most liquids. However, some caution is needed if the water (H2O) has evaporated and only thicker liquids remain, which have been added to the water for the liquid. These viscous residues can then run off unintentionally.

Today's standard in cigar humidors is likely to be humidifier crystals. Our GERMANUS humidifier crystals are a German product made in Germany that is personally packed by us. More details about GERMANUS Humidor crystals can be found here.