{"id":144689,"date":"2025-05-30T17:44:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/144689\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T17:44:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:44:16","slug":"book-lover-shares-brilliant-hack-using-common-item-that-usually-gets-thrown-away-so-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/144689\/","title":{"rendered":"Book lover shares brilliant hack using common item that usually gets thrown away: ‘So smart’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’ve been an avid reader or recently found a new hobby thanks to BookTok, you may have wondered how to keep your books in good shape. Beej<\/a> (@hey_itsbeej) shared a video on TikTok<\/a> unveiling a simple, effective hack<\/a> to protect your book collection from water damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The scoop<\/p>\n

Beej kept it simple, sharing that they use silica gel packets they saved from other purchases to place on their bookshelves behind the books.<\/p>\n

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The packets absorb excess humidity<\/a>, creating a dry environment that prevents pages from warping and bindings from deteriorating. This can prevent mildew smells<\/a> and is particularly beneficial in areas with high humidity or for books stored in basements and attics.<\/p>\n

How it’s helping<\/p>\n

By repurposing silica gel packets, you can protect your books from moisture, mold, and mildew, ensuring they can stay on your shelves in good condition.<\/p>\n

This hack<\/a> is also helpful financially. Silica gel packets are often thrown away, but by collecting and reusing them, you can avoid the costs<\/a> associated with repairing or replacing water-damaged books. <\/p>\n

Depending on the amount of damage, restoring a single book can cost a pretty penny, and replacing rare or sentimental editions can be even more expensive.<\/p>\n
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This hack is also a small but mighty way to benefit the environment. By reusing silica gel packets, you reduce waste<\/a>, which in turn decreases what ends up in landfills and minimizes pollution. <\/p>\n

Reusing can be even more beneficial<\/a> to the environment than recycling, so finding ways to give something a second life can contribute to a healthier planet.<\/p>\n

What everyone’s saying<\/p>\n

BookTok was loving this hack \u2014 one person said they actually do the same thing for their books.<\/p>\n

“That’s so smart,” one commenter said.<\/p>\n

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Another TikTok user added some advice: “Don’t forget to redry them cause those packets really only last for about a year.”<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to preserve a growing book collection, this clever hack proves that a little reuse can go a long way. It’s a budget-friendly, sustainable solution that keeps your books safe and the planet just a little bit cleaner.<\/p>\n

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