What purpose does the sachet of silica gel sometimes found in shoe boxes and the like serve?

ITS TO TAKE OUT ANY MOISTURE TO KEEP THE SHOES IN PERFECT CONDITION

What purpose does the sachet of silica gel sometimes found in shoe boxes and the like serve?
I think it keeps the item fresh and free from smells.
Reply:Silica gel absorbs moisture that would otherwise contaminate and ruin leather or dry goods. It reduces the affect of mildew and or mold. It is a toxic substance and should be diposed properly and like the warning says, "do not eat".
Reply:It is there to absorb any damp or moisture that could cause mold on the leather.
Reply:y
Reply:It keeps the contents of the box dry and in good condition. You wouldn't want your new Prada's all mouldy now would you?
Reply:apart from the obvious answer already given umpteen times already.....


its intended for would-be do it yourself breast developers, silica gettit!!
Reply:Silica gel is to keep the contents within the box dry, it is


an absorbent of any dampness.
Reply:It's a drying agent.It protects products that will be sitting in a damp warehouse from moisture.
Reply:soaks up all sorts of dampness. Often also found in binocular cases for the same reason and stops condensation.
Reply:You eat it
Reply:Simply to absorb moisture.
Reply:To keep things dry.
Reply:absorbs moisture!!
Reply:absorbs moisture
Reply:Absorbs any moisture so the item doesn't get damaged.
Reply:It absorbs moisture preventing damage from it.
Reply:It absorbs moisture such as condensation
Reply:To make that "brand new" smell.
Reply:its meant to stop mould...





damp etc
Reply:It absorbs moisture, and serves to prevent things from growing mold. That's probably less needed in arid climates, like Los Angeles.
Reply:Good question! Silica sucks the moisture from the air around it. Many things are packed with silica (shoes, cameras, even some vitamins!) in order to keep humidity to a minimum. If shoes get too humid, mold and mildew can set in. Same with electronic gear. So the manufacturer puts that gel inside to keep the product safe from the damage of humidity.





Silica gel (in a powdery form) is what people use to dry flowers. Bury a real rose in silica sand for a week, and voila! A perfectly dried rose! You can buy silica sand in craft stores.





Here's a cool thing you can do with silica if you have sweaty, stinky feet! Buy the "crystals" cat litter, the kind that looks like rock salt and comes in a clear jug. Fill a pair of cotton socks with clean silica gel cat litter, and stuff them in your shoes every night. The silica gel will dry out the shoes, and the deoderant will give them a good smell! It works! If you live in a humid climate you'll need to replace the gel every month or so. If you live in a dry climate, you can use these handy silica stink-sucking shoe-dryers for years!





Hope that helps!
Reply:Straight answer:


It absorbs moisture





Silly answer:


It tests people's gulibility - it's actually candy, and quite tasty!
Reply:If you look, you will also find it in things like bags of beef jerky and dried fruit. It is to trap the moisture so that these things don't dry out.
Reply:it absorbs wet stuff (moisture even) therefore making them not smell
Reply:It absorbs moisture in order to keep fabrics looking like new, to stop mold, to stop dried food from going soft (hydrating), and to prevent odors from forming.





It's poisonous, though!



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