Silica Gel with your Purse

cyndi · Jul 19th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Does anyone know why everything from shoes to purses comes with Silica gel packs?

All of my belongings from my wardrobe to 25 inch TV to Queen size bed have been in an unairconditioned storage facility for over 3 years.

Wanna buy a mattress?

indiaink · Jul 19th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Was that a rhetorical question? Re: silica packets?

krispin41 · Jul 19th, 2007, 09:52 PM

Silica gel helps reduce mildew.

choco&bags · Jul 19th, 2007, 09:54 PM

I thought the silica gel was in there to absorb moisture from the inside of the package and keep it fresh.

Compass Rose · Jul 19th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choco&bags

I thought the silica gel was in there to absorb moisture from the inside of the package and keep it fresh.

Correct!

cyndi · Jul 19th, 2007, 11:03 PM

Yes, but will it really grow mold!?!? I'm afraid my whole life is growing mold, and I cannot kill the person (people) responsible. ::whine::

indiaink · Jul 19th, 2007, 11:57 PM

The silica gel packets absorb moisture (which causes mold) and keeps the item it's in dry and moisture-free. I don't think you could keep an unconditioned storage unit moisture free if the area is humid or leaks or something - you'd have to take that up with the place you're storing things at. Unless you could buy buckets and buckets of silica gel packets and store them in the storage place too, you're probably hurting ...

Jul 19th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#1
cyndi Sofa King Banned	Silica Gel with your Purse Does anyone know why everything from shoes to purses comes with Silica gel packs? All of my belongings from my wardrobe to 25 inch TV to Queen size bed have been in an unairconditioned storage facility for over 3 years. Wanna buy a mattress?

Jul 19th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#2
indiaink sic vita est Location: St. Paul MN	Re: Silica Gel with your Purse Was that a rhetorical question? Re: silica packets? __________________ No regrets. No waiting. No ordinary moments. Unknown

Jul 19th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#3
krispin41 I love lamp. Location: Do you know the way to San Jose?	Re: Silica Gel with your Purse Silica gel helps reduce mildew. __________________ Kristan in CA Visit my collection! http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-78327.html (Updated: 11/21/08 on page 13)

Jul 19th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#4
choco&bags Member	Re: Silica Gel with your Purse I thought the silica gel was in there to absorb moisture from the inside of the package and keep it fresh.

Jul 19th, 2007, 11:03 PM	#6
cyndi Sofa King Banned	Re: Silica Gel with your Purse Yes, but will it really grow mold!?!? I'm afraid my whole life is growing mold, and I cannot kill the person (people) responsible. ::whine::

Jul 19th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#7
indiaink sic vita est Location: St. Paul MN	Re: Silica Gel with your Purse The silica gel packets absorb moisture (which causes mold) and keeps the item it's in dry and moisture-free. I don't think you could keep an unconditioned storage unit moisture free if the area is humid or leaks or something - you'd have to take that up with the place you're storing things at. Unless you could buy buckets and buckets of silica gel packets and store them in the storage place too, you're probably hurting ... __________________ No regrets. No waiting. No ordinary moments. Unknown