(WHTM) — You have probably seen silica gel packets in many places such as shoeboxes, dried food, and even bubble wrap. It’s a white packet that always says ‘do not eat’ on it. So what is silica gel ...

Silica gel is a drying agent that often comes in the form of small, clear beads or clear rock crystals placed in small packets made of paper or cloth. These packets are often packaged with commercial ...

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When most people get a packet of silica gel in a shoe box or beef jerky packet, their instinct is to toss it. But savvy DIYers have long known that the omnipresent desiccants are good for a lot more ...

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