{"id":14532,"date":"2016-05-30T12:46:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T11:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=14532"},"modified":"2016-06-13T11:32:01","modified_gmt":"2016-06-13T10:32:01","slug":"silica-gel-packets-reuse-instead-refuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/silica-gel-packets-reuse-instead-refuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Silica Gel Packets\u2014Why You Should Reuse Them Instead of Refuse Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know those little sachets of silica gel found mysteriously accompanying many purchases? I\u2019m sure you\u2019re familiar, as you can find them enclosed with dried food or leather shoes or headache medicine. It comes with the warning \u201cDo Not Eat\u201d and \u201cThrow Away\u201d. I\u2019ve always complied with these cautions without dwelling too much on the purpose of their presence. However, once I found out what silica gel is capable of, I painfully regretted all the packets that I had abandoned in the trash. So, why do so many products bring silica gel as their plus 2? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Turns out, silica gel is a desiccant, meaning that it adsorbs water vapors. OH, that\u2019s why it\u2019s with so many items fearful of water damage. It prevents the growth of mold with food items and the condensation that might harm your new set of speakers. It\u2019s relatively harmless, that\u2019s why you find it with so many food items (although I do not recommend eating it for a movie snack). Silica, AKA Silicon Dioxide, can adsorb up to about 40% of it\u2019s weight in water molecules, and in a closed container it can reduce the humidity by that same amount.<\/p>\n

So, of course, naturally, there are many ways you can reuse these little packets of liquid adsorbing gold. Here are some of the most interesting ways I found:<\/p>\n

1. Saving a Waterlogged Cellphone<\/h2>\n

I mean c\u2019mon, we\u2019ve all had those days when absolutely nothing goes right and we find ourselves wondering if our brain is actually, in fact, still inside our heads. Just recently my friend told me she put her iPhone INTO the washing machine. I mean, WHO does that. Or perhaps it\u2019s not the result of stupidity\u2014maybe your brother pushes you, fully clothed and waiting for that text back, into the pool as a prank. Either way, you\u2019ve found your phone fully drenched with water. Have no fear: silica gel packs are here. Simply place your phone into an airtight contain (think tupperware) with several gel packs and on a bed of rice. This tried and true method has saved many a phone, and it just might save yours too.<\/p>\n

2. Keeping Dried Foods Dry<\/h2>\n

Again, while you shouldn\u2019t eagerly be eating silica gel by the spoonful, it will not kill you and is perfectly suitable for use in the kitchen. The potential uses for silica and foods are endless, but some top ones are with spices, in containers of dried fruits and herbs, with stored metal kitchen tools, or even to extend the shelf life of your dog\u2019s puppy chow.<\/p>\n

3. To Protect Your Makeup<\/h2>\n

What could possibly be more important that making sure your makeup stays in pristine condition? Ensuring that your mineral foundation doesn\u2019t become mineral clumps, that your lip gloss doesn\u2019t become lip goop. We\u2019ve all been there\u2014after a long day of travel when you open up your makeup bag to apply your eye cream, only to find that the precious salve is now soaked all over the rest of your cosmetics. If you throw a couple packets in your makeup bag, it\u2019ll be enough to withstand whatever spill may occur.<\/p>\n

4. To Protect Important Documents and Photos<\/h2>\n

Some of the most sentimental things are the most prone to damage. That photo of you and your mom by the ocean, your birth certificate\u2014these are keepsakes that we would be devastated to see water damaged. Keep several silica packets in the box you keep your treasured memories so that they don\u2019t fade away.<\/p>\n

5. Extend the Life of Razor Blades<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t know about you guys, but my razors only ever last me a couple months. I\u2019m talking 2 at most. Well, silica gel offers a quick fix to this one so that blades that would normally only last you a month or two will be lasting you the whole year. Just keep a container filled with around five silica gel packets in your bathroom and after you\u2019re done shaving, dry off your razor and return it to it\u2019s container.
\n*I would like to add a brief disclaimer to this tip in saying that this trick is not good for those of you with sensitive skin. If you find that you often have razor burn or ingrown hairs, it\u2019s best to switch your blade every month or after every 8 shaves.<\/p>\n

I hope that these nifty tips help you to prevent water casualties in the future and prevent the silica gel packets from going directly into the garbage dump. It\u2019s nice to find useful ways to use things we might otherwise simply throw away.
\nDo you have any other uses for silica gel packets? I\u2019d love to know, leave a note in the comments below telling me how.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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