Never Throw Away Anymore: Why You Should Always Have Silica Gel Packets on Hand

07.10.2024 16:54

The ubiquitous silica gel packets are most often encountered when we buy new shoes.

You've probably gotten rid of them more than once without thinking.

However, there are plenty of reasons to keep at least one silica gel packet on hand.

How to use silica gel

Are you afraid that important documents or passport will get damp? Silica gel was invented to combat dampness, which you can put in a folder with important documents.

Surely everyone has experienced a phone falling into water or a puddle on the street. And if rice guarantees a dubious salvation for the gadget, then silica gel will definitely help get rid of excess moisture.

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It is enough to leave the phone in a zip-lock bag with a couple of bags of the substance for 48 hours.

Those who constantly encounter foggy car windows should take note of this life hack. By placing silica gel packets on the dashboard, you will get rid of foggy windows forever.

By the way, silica gel also gets rid of musty odors, so it’s worth keeping a couple of packets in your laundry basket.

Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources