Additional Uses of Silica Gel Desiccants

by Cilicant In Cilicant

Our fear of death is so real that we never give things a second chance as long as it has a warning on it. Many people believe that silica gel desiccants are dangerous and this is the reason why they have the “Do not eat” caution on them. We assume the main reason these products are to be avoided is because they are not safe for human consumption. To ensure we are all safe, we discard them immediately they are out of the box. But have you ever thought how helpful these desiccants would be in your normal life? Don’t worry, you are not alone.

Many people only think that Silica Gel is a product used in maintaining the quality of packaged goods and nothing more. Most of the desiccants we find in the market might be hazardous in their own way but not poisonous for human consumption. For Silica Gel its only challenge is if the small pieces comes into contact with a toddler and they decide to ingest them. Due to their small pieces, they can have choking effect which is easily manageable. There is therefore no problem with keeping the silica gel desiccants for future use. The desiccants can be used for:

1. Freshen your Gym Bag

Gym bags are always smelly no matter how much you try to keep them clean. Therefore, if you have to keep them in the right order, the secret is throwing a few gel packs into the bottom of the bag. This will help in absorbing moisture as well as the smell from your workout shoes and clothes. Therefore, your bag will always smell fresh.

2. Protect your Electronics

Silica Gel packets can be kept where electronics with a lens or screen are stored. These items are mostly sensitive to condensation and moisture. Therefore, adding a gel pack in their storage works as an express and cheap insurance policy of the lenses against moisture damage. This is a simple trick but it goes a long way in ensuring the lenses and screens of your electronics serves you long enough.

Conclusion

After silica gel desiccants got your shoes or clothes home safe, you can appreciate them by storing them together with your jewels. This is more important if you have nice silverware that you hope to maintain in quality for a long time. The desiccants will slow down the tarnishing of your silverware by keeping them dry.