10 Surprising Uses of Silica Gel You Should Know
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I didn’t know silica gel packets have some really surprising use until I stumbled upon this video from Facts Verse on Youtube. From keeping your underwater camera completely dry after use to keeping your wet vacation clothes smelling moldy. Check out the complete list by watching the video below.
#1 Keep Underwater Cameras Dry
To keep condensation build-up that leaves a streak of fog on your lens, store the camera with two silica gel packets. These will dry any excess water, protecting your camera.
#2 Dry Out a Wet Cellphone
When you accidentally drop your phone on the pool or in any form of water, the best way to dry them out completely is to put them in a bowl filled with silica gel packets overnight.
#3 Protect Your Razor
To prevent your razor blade from becoming dull too soon is to keep them in a container with five silica gel packets.
#4 Wet Vacation Clothes
To avoid getting your entire luggage to smell moldy and wet, put your wet clothes in a bag with several silica gel packets inside.
#5 Protect Your Photos
Over time, moisture can ruin your photos, and if you want to keep them intact, put them in a ziplock bag with a few silica gel packets. This will keep the moisture from setting into your photos.
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#6 Protect Your Seeds
If you’re saving seeds to plant for the next year, you need to protect them from mold. The best way to do it is to put them in small envelopes, then put them in an airtight container with a silica gel packet.
#7 Windows
If you put your windows down in the winter, condensation could build up between the panes. To avoid this, put a few silica gel packets between the panes. This will keep the windows clear and dry.
#8 Bulk Pet Food
If you’re planning to store a bulk of food pet and worrying that it might get soggy over time, store them in a plastic bin and tape several silica gel packets on the inside of the bin’s lid.
#9 Pumpkins
If you’re planning to carve pumpkins a little early, embed a silica gel inside after you’ve taken the top off. You should use a gram of silica for every 100 cubic inches of pumpkin.
#10 Drying Flowers
If you want to dry your flowers to keep them as a memento, put them in a paper bag with a few silica gel packets.
