Top 10 uses for silica gel packets

Please note these are toxic if ingested by pets!

Silica gel packets are small packets containing silica gel, a desiccant that absorbs moisture.

Here are the top 10 uses for silica gel packets:

1. Keep documents dry

Silica gel packets can be placed in airtight containers or storage bags to keep important documents, such as birth certificates or passports, dry and free from moisture damage.

2. Protect electronics

Placing a few silica gel packets in a phone case, camera bag, or other electronic device storage can help absorb moisture and prevent damage from humidity.

3. Preserve leather goods

Silica gel packets can be placed in leather purses, shoes, and jackets to prevent mold and mildew from forming and to help preserve the leather.

4. Protect photos

Place silica gel packets in photo albums or storage containers to help prevent moisture damage to printed photos.

5. Keep seeds fresh

Place silica gel packets in containers or bags when storing seeds to help absorb moisture and prevent mold or mildew from forming.

6. Preserve food

Silica gel packets can be placed in food storage containers to help keep dry foods, such as herbs and spices, fresh by absorbing moisture.

7. Prevent musty odors

Silica gel packets can be placed in closets, drawers, and other storage areas to help absorb moisture and prevent musty odours from forming.

8. Protect jewellery

Silica gel packets can be placed in jewellery boxes to help prevent tarnishing and rust from forming on metal jewellery.

9. Dry out wet phones

Place a few silica gel packets in a bag with a wet phone to help absorb moisture and dry out the phone.

10. Preserve art and collectibles

Silica gel packets can be placed in storage containers or display cases for art and collectibles to help prevent moisture damage and preserve the items.

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If you find your silica gel bags aren’t working anymore, don’t throw them away – you can dry them out by placing them in the oven on low temperature – about 95C – for one to two hours. Then keep them in a sealed sandwich bag until they’re ready for use again.

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