Don’t Waste Silica Gel Bags
Why you shouldn’t waste silica gel bags. Silica gel bags are filled with a substance called silicon dioxide, which was designed to absorb excess moisture from the air.
These bags will dry everything in their vicinity. Here are some tips on how to reuse them:
Save Your Water–Logged Tech
You’ve probably heard of the “rice trick” used to salvage hand–held electronic devices after these types of accidents. But if something like this happens again, replace the rice with the silicon balls from inside the silica gel bags, because they work much faster and efficiently.
Put Them in Your Gym Bag
Because their main purpose is to absorb moisture, you can keep a few bags inside your gym bag, where bacteria from the sweat in your workout clothes is most likely to develop due to the moist environment. They will absorb not only moisture, but odor as well.
Extend the Lifespan of Your Razor Blades
Put silicon balls from inside the silica gel bags in a container where you keep your reusable razor between shavings—you will be amazed how long the disposable blades last.
No More Foggy Car Windows
Put some of the silica gel bags under your windshield and never wait for your windows to defrost in winter. You’ll save yourself the effort of cleaning the foggy windows—and save on commute time.
Extend the Lifespan of Your Makeup
This goes for the makeup that’s in powder form. Just put silica gel bags in their environment to ensure the powder retains its integrity.
Save Your Old Photographs
Photos are really precious memories. Unfortunately they deteriorate with the passing of the time. Put all of your old photos in a box together with a couple of silica gel bags and save them from dampness and yellowing paper.
Sources:
https://ideastotry.info/youll-never-throw-these-bags-away-after-reading-this/
https://www.littlethings.com/
https://www.mythirtyspot.com/
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/about/a24170223/about-womens-health/
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