Interesting Ways to Use Silica Gel Packets Around the House

Nowadays, silica gel packets can be found in all sorts of products and there is a good reason for that – it absorbs and holds water vapour. In electronics, it prevents condensation, which might damage the electronics. In leather products and foods, the lack of moisture helps limit the growth of mould and reduce spoilage. In vitamin bottles, condensed moisture could ruin the pills. Simply said, silica gel packets are found in anything that would be affected by excess moisture or condensation.

If you've been trowing those silica gel packets that come in shoe boxes or food packets, next time you get something that comes with these packets, hang on to them – especially if excess moisture is something you have to deal with in your home. Of course, you can buy silica gel packets anytime you want in specialized stores. Check out the amazing things silica gel packets can do for your home.

Around the House

• Place a silica gel pack on the window sill to reduce condensation on windows.
• Protect your photos and important documents from moisture with a silica gel pack in the box or file cabinet.
• Keep a silica gel pack inside your toolbox to help prevent rust damage.
• Keep your razors stored in a sealed container with a silica gel pack to prevent moisture damage.
• Keep pet food and dry food fresh and crispy with a silica gel pack taped to the lid of your storage container.
• Moisture can tarnish silver, so jewellery made from silver can lose its glow. Toss a few silica gel packets into your jewellery box or locker to maintain your jewellery luster.
• Powdered soaps and detergents are often stored in the bathroom which is humid and can absorb moisture and dampen. Silica gel packs can help keep these powders dry.
• For electronics, such as cameras, cell phone, or pen drive, that are accidentally exposed to water, silica gel is a good way to dray the moisture out. Keep the device with a few packets in a zip-lock plastic bag overnight before powering it on again.
• Place a few silica gel packs between your dashboard and windshield in the car to help keep fogging to a minimum.
• Toss a silica gel pack in each suitcase to keep luggage dry while it's in storage.

Storing Your Silica Gel Packets

Keep the packets in airtight containers which should not be exposed to sunlight. This will restrict moisture and air from entering in, keeping the gel dry. Remember that used silica gel packets have moisture absorbed in them, so in order to reuse them place the packaged in the microwave oven for about 1 ½ hour at 200 °C temperature.