12 Great Uses For Silica Gel Packs And Why You Should NEVER Throw Away

You come across silica gel packs all the time - they're those tiny soft packs labeled clearly "Do Not Eat." They are used for absorbing moisture to fight against mold and mildew in closed containers. While the packs need to be kept away from pets and children (they're harmful if swallowed), there are many uses for silica gel packs. So before you toss away your next silica gel packet, check out these handy ways to reuse them. 1. They're also great for linen and shoe closets. One Kings Lane 2. Dry flowers faster by placing a packet in the bag with them. Care2 3. Put a gel pack in the box if you're storing old books. Spring To Autumn 4. They will help prevent your tools from oxidizing as well. Telerik 5. Old seeds will stay moisture-free with a silica gel pack in their off-season storage. Grower Direct 6. Place a gel pack in your silverware box to fight against tarnishing and keep your good silver fresh and new. eBay 7. Keep the mildew stink out of your gym bag with the packets. Oh She Glows 8. Save your camera from condensation damage by storing it with silica gel packets when you return from a cold shoot. (Take the battery and memory card out first.) dlr 9. Combat mildew in a toiletry case with the packets. LoveToKnow 10. Did your phone get wet? Remove the battery and memory card and leave your phone in a bowl with the packets overnight. If the water damage wasn't too severe, your phone should power on again in the morning. The Globe and Mail 11. Keep a few on your dashboard to help fight against foggy windshields. Bavarian Autosport Blog 12. Store your razor blades in a plastic container with the gel to prevent oxidation dulling. Evan-Amos Credits: wimp.com Share this story on Facebook with your friends.