From food packaging to boxes of new shoes, silica gel packets can seemingly find their way into just about every product we purchase in stores. But instead of tossing them out, there are actually various ways you can reuse them. Silica gel packets act as a desiccant by using their porous structure to absorb moisture from the air, trapping water molecules. They are one of the go-to methods for companies to keep their items fresh while being transported to stores, where temperatures and humidity can often vary.
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