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silica gel sachets

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StillWeRise · 08/02/2022 12:01

I seem to have accumulated quite a few of these from LFT tests, thinking that they will come in handy for something....but have no idea what ! does anyone have any useful suggestions please?

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ChocolateButtonsOfShame · 08/02/2022 12:03

I've used mine in those vaccum storage bags, to help keep our spare duvets and outgrown baby clothes dry.

StillWeRise · 08/02/2022 12:09

thank you, I have tried using those vacuum bags and been unimpressed, they don't seem to actually seal that well so the duvets eventually plump up again !

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FruitBadger · 08/02/2022 12:17

I've put some in the box of laundry powder, as that seems to clump when we get towards the bottom.

ChocolateButtonsOfShame · 08/02/2022 12:18

So far so good with ours! Really satisfying watching the duvet shrinking down. Our storage cupboard is mysteriously 5° colder than the rest of the house (DP checked with thermometer) so hopefully the sachets will keep damp at bay.

Have you got any shoes stored in shoe boxes?

Eloisedublin123 · 08/02/2022 12:23

I use them in dried food products. I dry out shredded conkers to use as washing liquid and put the sachets in with them!

StillWeRise · 08/02/2022 12:36

shredded conkers?
tell me more !

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StillWeRise · 08/02/2022 17:55

ooh thanks for that link, great blog

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