The silica gel bags we often find in shoe boxes usually end
up in the trash, just because we believe they’re completely useless and even
toxic.
However, the truth is that there is no poison in them
whatsoever. They are filled with a substance called silicon dioxide which
shouldn’t be eaten but it can be very useful around the house. They’re a
non-toxic inert desiccant that will dry out anything around them. Here is how
you can use them:
01: Put them in your gym bag
These bags’ main purpose is to absorb the extra moisture and
protect your shoes. Bacteria mostly thrive in damp and moist environments so
they can help you eliminate the dampness and germs from your gym bag. They can
also eliminate the foul odor.
02: Put them between towels
Prevent your towels from getting damp and smelling
unpleasantly by putting a few of these in the towel cabinet.
03: Make your razors last longer
Instead of leaving your razor around in the bath where it’s
always wet put it in a plastic container with a few silica bags inside. It will
make it last longer.
04: Save your drowned phone
When your phone drops in water and gets all wet instead of
putting it in a jar of rice try the same with silica bags. Fill a jar with them
and put your mobile in, it will be much more effective.
05: No more foggy car windows
I most definitely adore this one, since foggy car windows
cause me a lot of problems especially in this damp weather season. This goes to
all you drivers out there; it’s a true lifesaver in the winter. Instead of
waiting for the air conditioning to do its job, which in older car models can
take forever, put a bunch of these silica gel bags under your windshield from
the inside immediately. You’ll see that tomorrow your windows won’t be foggy.
It’s the fastest way to stop your windows from fogging up and you’ll save
yourself the 10 extra minutes needed to clean them up.
06: Save your old photos
Old photos usually deteriorate with time, which is really
sad because they are the sole reminders of our past and are quite dear to our
hearts. Put a couple of silica gel bags in your box of old photos to save them
from the dampness that can ruin them.
07: Save your make up
Every women needs to have a bag or two of silica gel in her
make up purse to stop the powdery make up from curdling.
There you have it, 7 fun and useful tips which can make your
life easier. Next time you buy something with silica gel bags in it don’t throw
them away, they can be quite useful. Can you think of another way you can use
these bags, maybe you’re already using them for something we haven’t mentioned?
Please share your thoughts and ideas, we can all learn something new.
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