You know those bags of silica gel that come with new shoes? Don’t throw them out!

There are so many things you can do with silica gel!
In a shoe box, there are small bags with tiny balls inside. We bet you throw those right away. That's a shame, because there are so many things you can do with these small balls.

Keep them next time!

Absorb

You can find the bags in shoe boxes and the boxes that come with electrical goods. They're put there because they can get water from the ground around them. The balls take in water vapor and hold on to it, so the products in the boxes or packaging don't get wet. This way, they don't get water damage. Do you always put the bags in the trash? What a waste! There are so many things you can do with them.

Uses Pictures:

The small bags are great for keeping important things and memories safe. A bag of silica gel can be put in a box you keep old pictures in, and they won't get wet at all. This way, they'll keep their color for a longer time.

You might get your camera lens wet or even damp while on vacation because of the hot weather or high level of humidity in the area where you are going. If you want to keep water from getting into your camera, you can put a bag of silica gel in the bag you keep it in.

The clothes

might get a little damp when you put them in a suitcase or a bag. During the time you wear them, they might start to smell bad. A simple way to avoid this is to put a bag of silica gel in the suitcase or bag you keep your clothes in.

When jewelry is stored in a dry place, it can still get wet. Even if you don't store it in a damp place. Do you want to keep your jewelry from getting dirty? A bag of silica gel would be a good thing to put in your jewelry box then, because it will keep it clean.

If you live in a cold place, condensation is likely to build up on your car's window. If you put a few bags of silica gel on the dashboard, spread them out from left to right. This will keep the inside of the car from getting dirty.

There was water on your phone. A lot of people have heard of the rice trick, but did you know that silica balls are even better? You can find them here. For 24 hours, put your phone in the bowl with the balls. When you look, you'll see that the silica balls work better than the rice.