The first thing that comes to mind when we notice such a bag in the box will throw it out (it is written on it to "throw out"). Just do not rush to do it!
Little paper bag in a box with shoes or in a new bag is called silica gel. Inside it is the gel balls of white color, silica dioxide granules.
When in touch with water, the balls begin to actively absorb water, and it is for this that a bag is added to shoe boxes, bags and boxes with appliances.
And, since absorbent properties can be useful not only for new products, we decided to share several ideas of using silica gel at once.
Phone and camera
If you accidentally dropped the phone in a puddle or toilet or simply shed some liquid on it, act immediately. Turn it off, remove the battery, memory cards and SIM card, and then put in a container with several silica gel packages, in a bowl, for example. Leave the phone for the night before turning on (as a last resort, the silica gel can be replaced in fig.).Paper bags will also help in the event that you used the technique in the cold, and then returned to the warm room. They will help avoid moisture condensation, from which the technique can deteriorate.Blades
Get a separate container for a razor and put a pair of gel packages in it, so that the blades are dried faster and not tupped ahead of time due to moisture. Blades will serve longer.
INSTRUMENTS
Two silica gel bags in a drawer with tools or nails will help them not rust, even if they were wet for some reason during work.Packages can be added to the place where you store garden tools so that the chips and scoops do not rust.JEWELRY
Silver darkens mainly due to what is stored in wet conditions, so you can add a package with silica gel and in a casket with jewelry. Silver will not get dark so much.You can also enroll with cutting devices and other silver objects.
Bed linen and towels
So that the smell of dampness does not appear in the closet, and the underwear and towels did not smell mold, add a couple of silica gel packs on the shelves. He will definitely help.Shoes and bags
Packages with gel balls can be thrown overnight in shoes if it is wet. Gel helps to dry her faster.You can also put a bag in a bag with a shift bag or a sports bag in which you wear a form for the gym. There will be no unpleasant odor, and the child's shoes will always be dry.
Seeds
To protect seeds from moisture, rot and mold formation during storage, put a white bag with them. This is especially useful to do those who grow seedlings from seeds collected from their garden.
SUITCASE
Often, returning from the sea, you carry a whole suitcase of wet things, including not managed to dry swimsuit. So that in the suitcase does not have an unpleasant smell, put a package with silica gel into it. In any case, it is useful for those who often travel.Vitamins and tablets
Many stored medicines in the cabinet in the bathroom. There are generally not recommended to store them, but if you have so convenient and more stored for you, put a package with balls on the shelf, so that the medicines do not spoil from moisture ahead of time.
Tip: When you do not use packages with silica gel on purpose, keep them in a sealed capacity so that they do not absorb moisture from the air. If we noticed that packages with silica gel ceased to act and no longer absorb moisture, place them on the baking sheet in the oven for half an hour at a temperature of 100 degrees. They will get dry and will again perform their main function.
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