Thanks, thats my concern with the brine wash is moisture, I have been having trouble ( Ithink its an issue) with it feeling slimy, I have basicaly taken the lid right of the ripening box. I keep it in my cold room (just canned goods are stored in there) that is maintained between 10-12C, I dont measure humidity, the thermostat upstairs has us at about 40%humidity, so I cant see the basement being over 80% but I will be getting a device from the cold room as well to be safe.