M me!! New member Jan 9, 2010 #1 in clothes or shoes? What are those little white packets that come in the shoe boxes or clothes pockets when you them called? and what are they for?
in clothes or shoes? What are those little white packets that come in the shoe boxes or clothes pockets when you them called? and what are they for?
C CariChick New member Jan 9, 2010 #2 It's silica gel. It's to keep the things smelling fresh in the store and to prevent them from developing moisture and mildew.
It's silica gel. It's to keep the things smelling fresh in the store and to prevent them from developing moisture and mildew.
D dawky New member Jan 9, 2010 #3 It's silica. You shouldn't eat it but it's not poison. They absorb atmospheric humidity so your shoes won't get mouldy.
It's silica. You shouldn't eat it but it's not poison. They absorb atmospheric humidity so your shoes won't get mouldy.