DON'T Throw Away

The next time you come across one of those Silica Gel packets printed with “THROW AWAY” – don’t...

Shoes and other merchandise usually have one of those little packets of Silica Gel in there printed with “THROW AWAY – DO NOT EAT.” By all means, don’t eat them – but don’t throw them out either. They’re actually handy little gadgets that can extend the life of household tools and keep jewelry or flatware shiny. The beads inside those packets absorb moisture and prevent metals from rusting or tarnishing. Throw a few into your camera or laptop case too – anywhere you’d like to reduce moisture.

Source: Popular Mechanics