15 Things You Can Do With Silica Gel Packets
by N/A, 10 years ago |
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There are a surprising number of uses for those tiny packets that come with new shoes and bags. Consumption still isn't an option.
1. Keep your gym bag from smelling bad.
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A few silica gel packs in your gym bag will prevent bacteria growth caused by moisture.
2. Keep seeds free of moisture.
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Don't lose any seeds you planned to plant by placing a few silica gel packs with your seeds.
3. Prevent tools from oxidizing.
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A few packs in your toolbox will keep them looking like new.
4.Keep linen closets dry.
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5. Make your razors last longer.
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A dry razor stored in a sealed Tupperware container filled with silica gel will keep your razor from dulling out too soon.
6. Dry flowers faster.
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Dry out flowers for all your crafting needs with silica gel packs.
7. Save a wet cell phone
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Silica gel can be used in exchange for rice, if you need to fix a wet phone.
8. Preserve Christmas ornaments.
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Toss a few silica gel packs in with your ornaments so they look like new next year.
9. Keep camera equipment dry.
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A few packs in your camera bag will preserve your camera equipment.
10. Get rid of old book smell (unless you like it)
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The book will need to be placed in a bag with a bunch of silica gel packs.
11. Clear up that foggy windshield
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Silica gel on top of your dashboard will keep the fog away.
12. Keep dog food herbs and spices dry.
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Tape a silica gel pack under the lid of the container.
13. Keep your photos safe.
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Keep silica gel packs where ever you store physical copies of your photos to keep them fresh.
14. Keep condensation off of your camera lens.
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Place your foggy lens and memory card in a bag with silica gel to dry it.
15. Keep makeup and travel bags dry.
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A few pieces of silica gel in a ziplock bag will keep everything dry.
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