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Man reveals why you should never throw away silica gel packets: 'This is genius'
One TikToker shared a genius hack to reuse silica gel packets — and it's perfect for saving your phone's life.
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Expert Reveals Surprising Secret to Saving Water-Damaged Electronics
In a recent viral video, content creator peterjclarkson, known as @gatorham, shared an unconventional yet highly effective method for salvaging water-damaged items. Clarkson, who humorously identifies himself as a "hoarder of silica packets," demonstrated his "dry bag" technique, which involves storing numerous silica gel packets within a larger bag of jasmine rice. He asserted that this combination is far more efficient than using rice alone for drawing moisture out of electronics, jewelry, tools, and even clothing in humid conditions. "If you think that throwing your phone or something that gets wet in a bag of rice to dry it out quickly is the key, wait until you have created a dry bag," Clarkson explained, holding up his collection of silica packets. He emphasized the importance of these small desiccant packets for rapidly wicking away moisture. This innovative approach offers a practical solution for common water damage dilemmas, potentially saving consumers significant costs on repairs or replacements.
