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Woman reveals genius hack using silica gel packets: 'I'm about to save you hundreds of dollars'

Silica gel is ideal for anyone who needs to store items in a more humid environment, like a non-temperature-regulated storage ...
Yahoo

Home designer shares ‘genius’ method for putting silica bead packets to good use: ‘How have I never heard of this?’

Silica gel packets contain water-absorbing particles that prevent items from humidity damage. Although these moisture-wicking packs have numerous uses, most people throw them away. You can store ...
Irish Sun

Don’t throw away silica gel bags that come with new buys – they rescue everything from leather clothes to drowned phones

THOUGH they’re marked on the exterior with “THROW AWAY – DO NOT EAT,” silica gel packets can be a handy tool to have on hand for a number of home hacks. You can use them to protect everything from ...
Daily Mail

Woman is hospitalised after consuming Starbucks drink that had silica gel beads in it - which she thought were NUTS

A woman was left hospitalised after drinking a Starbucks drink which was filled with silica gel. The woman, named Hanis, thought she had been crunching on nuts, which she requested to be in her coffee ...
The Daily Dot

‘Why would they put poison in the box?’

As it turns out, those little packets of beads have a purpose, and you may want to think twice before tossing them in the trash the next time you receive a new purchase. TikTok user Rachel (@plumcots) ...
The Sun

Don’t throw away silica gel bags that come with new buys – they rescue everything from leather clothes to drowned phones

*If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue THOUGH they’re marked on the exterior with “THROW AWAY – DO NOT EAT,” silica gel packets can be a handy tool to have on hand for a ...