Don’t throw away those bags that come in the packaging of shoes or clothes, they are really useful at home. Let’s see why.

The uses of these sachets are many.  Silica gel sachets  are used to absorb moisture and keep objects dry. They are received with many things: new shoes, medicines, bags.

But instead of throwing them in the trash, save them so you can reuse them for the purposes they were intended for.

Don’t throw away these bags, they are very useful at home

Keep them in your camera bag or wherever you keep your technology.  They’re great for keeping moisture out of electronic devices  and preventing mold and mildew in camera lenses.
The uses for these sachets are many. Silica gel sachets are used to absorb moisture and keep items dry. They come with lots of things: new shoes, medications, bags.

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Save them for the times when your phone gets wet. If it’s a light splash, clean it and put it in a sealed bag with the gel sachets to dry. If your phone falls into water, do the same with lots of silica gel packets and leave it for a few days. You can put rice in the packet to increase absorption. Don’t try to turn your phone on until a few days have passed.

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If you have a bunch of old photos stored in boxes, put the gel packets inside. It helps keep moisture at bay that causes the prints to stick, discolor and deteriorate. You can also store them in the back of the bookshelves where you have photo albums, for the same purpose.

Keep mold and moisture away

They’re perfect for  keeping musty smells away . Place them in the back of the towel cabinet or in bins with blankets or clothing. They also work with old books – if you have a favorite that has developed an odor, place both in a sealable bag and see what happens. Place them at the bottom of your filing cabinets to protect their contents. With this addition, things like birth certificates and other important documents will be safe.

Also very useful in the garden!

Gardeners will also find that they can be beneficial. When you harvest seeds, store them in gel bags to prevent them from molding before planting.

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If you are preparing your own dried flowers or drying the petals, gel bags will help speed up the drying process and help the flowers retain their original color and shape.

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If you store them with your silver jewelry, they will help prevent tarnishing. The same goes for the needles in your sewing box and similar items.

Hearing aids can be damp from sweat, so you can dry them with these gel bags. First, remove the batteries. If you don’t use gel bags, store them in a sealable bag. After some time of use, if they do their job properly, they will fill with moisture and stop working. You can make them last longer by putting them in the oven at 200 degrees for about two hours.