After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! - Nairaland General

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After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by vicostyles(op): 7:04pm On Dec 28, 2015

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How many times have you chucked away those little silica bags that we find in almost every newly bought item?
How many times have you not actually even realised they were in your new package?
Perhaps they’re still lurking there now as we speak.
You may have thought the bags were useless once the product was out of transit, and the big DO NOT EAT on them might have freaked you out enough to bin them instantly.
But while you must of course never eat the gel, and the bags MUST be kept away from babies and animals (mainly because they are a choking hazard), the contents of the bags are not actually toxic.
The silica gel bags are filled with a substance called silicon dioxide, a non-toxic inert desiccant that has the power to dry out moisture.
So, it turns out we should be paying more attention to these tiny little bags.
Because, apparently, there’s a tonne of uses for them that you might never even have known about.
Here are the best ways you can use silica bags around the house:

You can save your drowned phone
It turns out rice isn’t the only way to save a phone you may have accidentally dropped down the toilet. Filling up a bowl with silica bags is apparently ’10 times more effective than rice’.

Save precious memories
Putting silica bags in a box of old photos will save them from any dampness – which can really ruin a lovely photo you wished to save forever to look back on over the years.

Protect your make-up
Putting a bag or two in your makeup bag will stop your powder-based makeup from going claggy and difficult to apply.

Put them in your gym bag to eliminate odour
The silica will absorb the excess moisture in your gym shoes after a workout – which is particularly handy since many of us go to the gym then leave our kit in the bag for the rest of the day. Or week. Bacteria thrives well in a moist environment, so by eliminating dampness the silica bags will help keep your gym-bag germ- and whiff-free. A win/win for all.

Keep your bath towels from smelling
Putting a few of these bags in between your bath towels can help prevent dampness and the smell that comes with it – leaving your bathroom smelling of nothing but air freshener and good times.

Keep your car windscreen clear
Pop a few on the dashboard to prevent moisture build-up that causes condensation on the inside of the windscreen. In winter, it will also help prevent freezing on the inside. May take a few days to become fully effective, so be patient.

Keep jewellery clean and shiny
Moisture leads to tarnishing and discolouration of silver. A couple of bags in your jewellery box will slow down the process.

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by leke12(m): 7:14pm On Dec 28, 2015

Sure! Am aware of this, presently using it to prevent my certi from dampness

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by Nobody: 7:23pm On Dec 28, 2015

If ladies cant use it as "makeup" then its as good as useless!

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by JOKLEVIZ(m): 7:29pm On Dec 28, 2015

While keeping it fr all ds purposes make sure is out of children's reach.

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by alvinTG(m): 7:36pm On Dec 28, 2015

Really

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by tobex23(m): 7:36pm On Dec 28, 2015

Doesn't mean I won't still dispose them...

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by NaLaugh: 7:36pm On Dec 28, 2015*

8. Silica gel can also be taken out of the package and consumed with garri and real cold water in place of peanuts.

9. Silica gel can also be used if you run out of noodle spices.

Warning: Do NOT try this at home. You will not live to tell about the taste.

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by free2ryhme: 7:37pm On Dec 28, 2015

wow, useful information

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by coded01: 7:37pm On Dec 28, 2015

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by osaslord500(m): 7:37pm On Dec 28, 2015

Some men shoe needs silica bag alot

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by ClassCaptain(m): 7:37pm On Dec 28, 2015

ciol

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by iffydave: 7:37pm On Dec 28, 2015*

Cool........

Need help here!!!!!!

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by simplemach(m): 7:38pm On Dec 28, 2015

Let me read

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by femimike1(m): 7:38pm On Dec 28, 2015

Wow

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by juman(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

Good thread.

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by abduldope(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

hmmmm nyc...

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by mrmofasa(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

Life hacks do not get simpler than this.
Weldone, Op

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by condralbede(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

ok...what of keeping d wet spot dry huh

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by FagsamPHP(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by dedons: 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

APC is the problem...

Blame Buhari and his team of professional LIARS. cry

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Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by Donpressman(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

It falls under desiccants. very good

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by philtex(m): 7:39pm On Dec 28, 2015

Thanku.
but wer can I get it huh

Re: After Reading This, You’ll Never Want To Throw These Silica Gel Away Again! by wunmi590(m): 7:40pm On Dec 28, 2015

Thanks OP.

Right from times, it has always been useful to me and my household, I always keep them, as I speak, I can produce close to 50-70 in my house cheesy