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Shuttlecock Hydration - Steaming/Humidifying
by David Chiu (additions by Tom Sou)

Steaming / Humidifying is one of the fastest and most effective way of preparing shuttlecocks for use. It is recommended that this process is performed 2-3 days before being used and shuttles stored in a cool and humid area. There are multiple ways to create the steam needed for humidifying the shuttlecock. One way is to boil water and use the steam (I suggest a kettle – TS). A much better approach is to purchase a humidification system that produces warm/cool steam.

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6 Steps of Steaming / Humidifying
1.	Remove both ends of the shuttlecock tube's caps. 
2.	Place each tube over the humidifier exhaust or a pan full of boiling water (or a kettle - TS) so that the steam can pass through from one end, the entrance, of the tube to the other end, the exit. 
3.	When the steam comes out of the exit end of the tube, wait for 2 seconds and turn the ends around. 
4.	Repeat from step 2 with the tube inverted. 
5.	Cap both ends of the shuttlecock tube to keep the moisture inside the tube. (I suggest waiting until excess steam has left the tube before capping - TS)
6.	Store the tube in a cool and humid room, e.g. your bathroom / shower. Never store or leave shuttlecocks in your car!