10 Best Ways to Use Old Silica Gel Bags
Some hacks don’t stand the test of time. They fall prey to constantly evolving technology or just go out of style. But when it comes to silica gel packs, even the outdated hacks are still top notch. (Nothing changes about the ” humectant used as a drying agent .”)
Silica gel is the material inside these little bags that you find inside the packaging for everything from shoes to electronics and even some products, and they are placed there to absorb moisture during transport and storage. After you’ve unpacked your item, you probably usually heed the warning on many of these desiccant bags that they must not be eaten or thrown away. Well, certainly don’t eat – let’s not argue with this logic. But there are arguments against discarding them. Since the introduction of Lifehacker, we have championed the reuse of these tiny air dryers.
Here’s our complete guide to everything you can do with your replacement desiccant bags.