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We all do it. We buy new shoes, unwrap them and throw away the wrapping paper and the small sachets with beads. After all, we don’t need them for anything anymore, do we? And that is exactly the mistake. Many myths and half-truths circulate around the small paper sachets with beads. One of the most widespread claims is that the beads in the sachet are toxic, so many of us wouldn’t even think of keeping them. Yet there is no harsh poison in the sachet. The sachet contains silica gel beads. You certainly shouldn’t eat the beads, but you can put them to great use around the house. Read how.
Tips on how to use the beads from shoe boxes
You probably thought that the small sachets aren’t in the boxes for nothing. Their main role is to absorb moisture. They therefore act as protection for shoes and other products stored for a long time. You can make the most of this property too. And we’ll tell you how.
- Sports backpacks and gym bags – we often store damp towels and sweaty clothes in sports bags. Very often we are greeted by a musty smell when we open the bag. If you pack sachets with silicone beads into your sports bag, you’ll immediately notice the difference. The beads absorb excess moisture and unpleasant odors
- Make-up pouches – women would surely welcome being able to extend the life of their cosmetics. Gel beads let you do exactly that. Just put them into your make-up pouch
- Between clothes – if your apartment has high humidity, don’t hesitate to put sachets among your clothes. The beads absorb moisture and keep your clothes pleasantly fresh
The beads can even save a mobile phone!
If your phone got wet or has a foggy display, don’t despair. Try the sachets with gel beads. It’s definitely worth a try. A foggy display is a really annoying problem and its professional cleaning is not cheap. Try putting the damaged phone into a small container together with 5 sachets with gel beads and leave them to work. They will draw the moisture out of the phone, and if you didn’t completely drown the phone, there’s a good chance they will save it.
