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Desiccant pack is a popular product widely used in daily life to control humidity and preserve items. Desiccant bags or anti-humidity packs, containing small particles of silica, have the ability to absorb moisture in the surrounding environment, helping it become dry. In the past, many people used to throw away these products immediately after opening the new packaging, due to concerns about their toxicity. Miraculous effects of desiccant beads However, did you know? Desiccant packs, although generally overlooked, are actually a great tool and have many applications in everyday life. Today, let's discover more about the magical effects of desiccant beads, so we don't have to throw them away again! Dry your phone Phones are considered inseparable from today's technological age, so it is inevitable that the phone will get wet or fall into water. When your phone gets wet, remove the battery and memory card from the phone as quickly as possible. Put your phone in a large bowl full of desiccant beads enough to cover your phone, leave it like that for at least 1 night before turning it on. Keep food fresh In the refrigerator or food container, desiccant packets help keep foods such as grains, rice, fruits, and vegetables fresh longer by preventing moisture absorption and the creation of bacteria. cause damage. Protect electronics In a case or bag containing an electronic device such as a camera, cell phone, or tablet, a desiccant pack can help block moisture and moisture from the surrounding environment, protecting the device from damage. choking due to water. Keep shoes dry You can place desiccant packs in your shoes or shoe bags to keep them dry and prevent the formation of odors and fungus. Preserving books, newspapers and documents: In book boxes or bookcases, desiccant packs help keep books and documents in better quality by preventing moisture absorption and the formation of mold. . Avoid condensation in the car Placing a dehumidifying pack in your car can help prevent dew on the windshield and interior surfaces of the car on wet or cold days. Store garden tools In garden tool boxes or other outdoor storage containers, desiccant packs can help keep tools clean and dry, preventing moisture damage and rust. Extends the life of razor blades According to Dr. David Elks, placing a desiccant bag in an airtight bag containing razor blades will increase their lifespan by several years. While the average lifespan of a razor blade under normal conditions is only about 5 weeks. However, you need to keep in mind that you should regularly renew the desiccant bags to maintain the ability to absorb water and corrode the knife nets, helping to prolong their lifespan. Keep clothes free from moisture and mold During the rainy season, clothes easily get wet, especially when they are kept in closets or other places. In this case, you can place a desiccant pack in the closet or drawer to absorb moisture from the air and help your clothes dry. In addition, desiccant packs also have the ability to prevent mold growth and eliminate odors, bringing a pleasant fragrance to your clothes. Keep food dry The main basic function of a desiccant is to absorb moisture, effectively helping to maintain dryness around it. For example, when placed in the packaging of food products such as snacks, dried fruit and tea, desiccants can prevent moisture and spoilage, while also extending storage life. So, when you store these food products at home, you can put desiccant packets in sealed jars to preserve their flavor and freshness. Deodorize shoe cabinets The shoes in the shoe cabinet are susceptible to moisture, mold and unpleasant odors. To ensure the shoe cabinet is always dry, you can place a desiccant pack in it. The desiccant package will absorb moisture in the air and reduce humidity, effectively eliminating special odors in shoe cabinets. Dry your makeup bag It can be annoying when you brush your teeth and splash water from the sink into your makeup bag. However, desiccant bags can solve this problem. With a structure of many tiny holes, silica gel particles are able to absorb moisture up to 20 - 40% of its own volume. Therefore, a 10g desiccant bag can absorb up to 4g of water. Extend the shelf life of cosmetics Cosmetics are easily damaged and breed bacteria in a humid environment. To prolong the shelf life of cosmetics, you can put a desiccant package in the cosmetic storage box. The desiccant package can absorb moisture in the air and reduce humidity, thus effectively protecting cosmetics. Prevent jewelry from rusting Metal jewelry is susceptible to rust and changes color when exposed to humid environments. To protect your precious jewelry, you can place desiccant packs in the jewelry box. The desiccant package will absorb moisture in the air and reduce humidity, thereby effectively preventing jewelry from rusting and changing color.  

Rice cookers will last longer and consume less electricity if cleaned properly. Rice cookers are familiar household appliances for families. Using a rice cooker incorrectly will not only cause the cooker to fail quickly but also consume a lot of electricity. There are many reasons why your rice cooker consumes more electricity than usual. Plugging in the rice cooker too early before a meal or leaving the rice cooker in warming mode for a long time will waste electricity. Many people believe that warming mode consumes less electricity than cooking. However, in reality, the power consumption of a rice cooker in the keep-warm state is still relatively high. There are many different reasons why rice cookers consume more electricity than usual. Another cause of wasting electricity when using a rice cooker is using a pot with a capacity not suitable for the family's needs. Choosing a pot with a larger capacity than your actual needs will increase electricity consumption unnecessarily. Therefore, you should choose a pot capacity that suits your family's appetite, do not buy a pot that is too large to avoid waste. Not cleaning the pot regularly will also cause the pot to consume a lot of electricity and break down quickly. Residue and steam that accumulate for a long time will reduce the heat transfer from the heating plate to the inner pot, the time it takes for rice to cook will be longer, and the amount of electricity consumed will also be more. Therefore, cleaning the rice cooker periodically is extremely important. In an electric rice cooker, the contact between the bottom of the pot and the inside of the pot needs to be cleaned regularly. If this part is not cleaned, residue will accumulate and hinder the heat transfer process, making rice cooking not as effective as before, requiring more time to cook rice. You need to make sure the heat is spread evenly throughout the pot, helping the rice cook quickly and save electricity. The part of the heating plate that comes into contact with the inside of the pot needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure the rice cooker works well. Cleaning the heating part of the pot is not difficult. You can wait for the rice cooker to cool completely before starting cleaning. Pour white vinegar onto a dishwashing sponge and wipe the inside of the pot over and over again. After wiping once, leave it there for about 10-15 minutes so that the vinegar can soften stubborn stains. Continue using a damp cloth to wipe the entire pot again, helping to remove all the dirt inside. If the pot is still dirty, you can repeat this cleaning process about 2-3 times. After cleaning the inner pot, use a dry cloth to wipe it again to ensure it is completely clean.  

Android 14 is out now, and as usual, the first to get it was Google’s own Pixel phone family. Not to be undone, Samsung pushed out its version of Android 14 — One UI 6 — after a relatively short beta period and has seemingly now completed its Android 14 rollout. Nothing, the new phone company on the block, has done the same. Now, we’re just waiting for more news from Motorola, who has become the stick in the mud holding everyone up. If you’re rocking an Android phone that is still stuck on an old build, here’s everything we know about official Android 14 rollout plans for all major brands available in the U.S. market. We recommend using your device’s Find on page function to pinpoint your device on this list.