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Never Throw These Out again! They Can Save You Hundreds of DollarsNever Throw These Out again! They Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars

Keep your documents safe

To prevent damage onto documents like birth and marriage certificates, social security cards, etc. put few silica gel bags in the envelope or box where you keep the documents.

Protect Halloween decorations

To prolong the quality and longevity of Halloween decorations, put a silica bag or two inside the bag or box where you keep them.

Dry clothes while on the go

If you do not have enough time to wait until your towels or bathing suits are dry, pack them with several silica bags to soak up the surplus moisture.

Prolong the duration of razors

Since storing razor in open air causes oxidation and premature dulling, you should put them in a jar with silica bags that will absorb the surplus water from the razor.

Refresh gym bags

Always keep a couple of silica packages in your gym bag to refresh it. Namely, the silica will absorb moisture and reduce the chance for bacteria and unpleasant odor.

Prevent the camera from condensation

Taking photos outdoors when the weather is cold can cause condensation of the lens or camera when you bring it into a warmer area. To solve this, remove the battery, memory card, and the lens (if it’s applicable) and put the camera in a container of several silica bags that will absorb moisture.

Make bulk pet food last longer

Tape a package of silica gel onto the bag’s edge.

Prevent tarnishing of jewelry

Unfortunately, humidity can cause the jewelry to tarnish. To avoid this, put few silica gel bags in your jewelry box.

Prevent seeds from molding

If you keep seeds for next year’s planting, you should divide different seeds in smaller envelopes and keep them in an airtight container with several silica gel packages.

Speed up the drying of flowers

A lot of people use dried flowers for decorative purposes; however, the process of drying can be too long and in a lot of cases, the flowers die before they actually dry completely. But, you can speed up the drying if you put the flowers in a plastic bag with a couple of silica gel bags.

Prevent condensation on windows

Place few silica bags onto the sills in order for them to absorb the surplus moisture. This goes for windshields as well.