"It's not going to kill you." Man sparks debate over unconventional method for reusing silica gel packets: 'Sounds like a ...

"How … how didn't anyone come to it earlier?" Man sparks debate after discovering unconventional method for reusing silica gel packets: 'That's genius' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The good news is silica gel packets can help you say goodbye to the days of finding your dried food turned soft. You can find food-safe silica gel packets on Amazon for around $12 for a pack of 50.

Some hacks don’t withstand the test of time. They become victims of ever-evolving technology or simply fall out of fashion. But when it comes to silica gel packets, even age-old hacks are still ...

Technically, silica gel packets are desiccants — the broader category of materials that suck up moisture. Bentonite clay, which comes from volcanic ash, and other chemical formulas, like calcium ...

THOUGH they're marked on the exterior with "THROW AWAY – DO NOT EAT," silica gel packets can be a handy tool to have on hand for a number of home hacks. You can use them to protect everything ...

IF you’ve ever spotted the little silica gel packets that come inside new handbags or with new shoes DON'T chuck them away.The tiny sachets can actu ...

There are plenty of uses for silica gel packets around the home. Keep these packets out of the trash and use them to protect your possessions instead.

Silica gel packets can often be found in the following products: Clothes (e.g., coats, shoes, and hats) Electronics (e.g., cellphone and camera boxes) Medication or vitamin bottles; ...

Working freight at my store, I touch dozens of silica packets each day and have often wondered what I can do to recycle them. Couldn't we collect them and send them off to a manufacturer for reuse?