When most people come across silica gel packs, their automatic reaction is to throw them away. This shouldn’t be surprising since this is exactly what the packs instruct the person that finds them to do. They all warn, “Do Not Eat!” and instruct, “Throw Away.” While you should definitely follow the “do not eat” directions, you might want to consider ignoring the “throw away” instruction. Silica gel packs can be used for a variety of other purposes which can make them valuable to keep around. Take a look at the different ways that they can be used below to see the different ways that you can repurpose them.

About Alexa Mason
Alexa Mason is a freelance writer and internet entrepreneur. She is also a parent to two beautiful little girls. She chronicles her journey as a single mom working on building financial security.