Twelve unusual uses of Silica Gel packets

Introduction

Silica Gel packets are small sachets containing the silica gel desiccant, which are mainly used to remove all traces of moisture from closed packages. The presence of moisture/water vapour in the packets can lead to the substances kept inside getting spoilt. It is to prevent such occurrences that Silica Gel sachets are placed alongside the packed goods. They are most commonly found in shoe boxes, display item packages among others. People mostly throw away the Silica Gel sachets as they think that they are not useful. However, Silica Gel sachets have many uses, which most people are not aware of. Scroll down to know why the next time you should not throw away the Silica Gel packet and keep it for any of the below mentioned uses.

Twelve major uses of Silica Gel Packets

While there are many uses of Silica Gel packets, twelve of the most common ones are mentioned below:

	1) Remove Smell from Old Books: Silica Gel sachets are very useful in removing the old rusty smell from books, which have been untouched for a long period of time. While some people like this smell, there are many others who are not comfortable with it. Placing Silica Gel sachets with the old books will be quite helpful.
	2) Safeguard Cameras from Condensation: Many times when the cameras shift from cold environments to warmer ones, condensation can happen. This leaves marks on the lens and can affect the functioning of the camera. To prevent this from happening, place your camera parts along with Silica Gel sachets. This will remove all the extra moisture.
	3) Keep Underwater Cameras Dry: Staying with cameras, Silica Gel is also very useful in protecting underwater cameras from condensation and fog developing on the camera lens.
	4) Keep Travel Bags Moisture-Free: Placing some Silica Gel sachets in your travel bag ensures that all moisture/water vapour will be removed and the bag will remain humidity-free.
	5) Help in Using Razor Blades for Long: Most razor blades get spoiled due to exposure to oxygen and moisture. One can safeguard against this by keeping the razor blades in a box filled with Silica Gel. Doing this will remove all the moisture present on the razor blades.
	6) Keeps Craft Material Dry: Sewing and fabric material for craft work can be kept dry with help from a few Silica Gel sachets.
	7) Medicines: Many types of medicines and vitamin tablets are prevented from getting spoilt by placing Silica Gel sachets alongside them, which removes all the moisture present.
	8) Preserve Flowers: Flowers are known to wilt away in a few days. However, certain flowers, which are reminders of important occasions, can be preserved for longer periods of time by placing them along with Silica Gel sachets.
	9) Maintain Moisture-Free Make-up: Placing Silica Gel sachets along with one's make-up items will ensure that they remain dry and free from moisture-related issues.
	10) Preserve Important Documents: Silica Gel sachets can be placed alongside important documents to preserve them and safeguard them from moisture.
	11) Keep Pet Food Fresh: When large amounts of pet food are kept for a long time, it can get soggy due to moisture. Placing some Silica Gel sachets near the soggy food will help remove the dampness.
	12) Jewellery Items: Silica Gel sachets can also protect jewellery items from tarnishing as they will remove all the moisture from the jewellery box.