Silica gel packs — those little packets of beads that often come with certain foods, electronics, shoes, etc. and always say DO NOT EAT–are most often thrown away the second the package is opened, usually without a second thought.
This is unfortunate, as these little packets can be made useful in a variety of areas, helping your supplies to last longer and bringing new life to many of the things you may desperately need.
If you've been dumping these gel packs in the garbage, you're just throwing away one of the best free tools life is throwing your way.
What you should be doing instead is throwing them into a jar until you can find a better use for them.
What sorts of uses do we have in mind? Why don't you find out on the next page!
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Patti Alderman
potassium permanganate + silica gel = fire
I have put a few in my gun case.
A worthy post, keep it up DHS
Disagree, disagree, disagree! Yes they work in certain environments and sealed containers. In my experience… I was told by a mentor of mine to keep them in my tool box to keep stuff from rusting. I always take care of my money makers… Turns out, in a drier environment, they actually attract moisture. My tools started rusting faster than they would have without them. I removed the packs from the box and haven’t had an issue since. I wipe and oil stuff normally, same as always.