What is the purpose of those little sachets of salt gel thingies that come with new shoes??
I don't get it, why do they put them in?
2007-06-14 06:34:51 · 12 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Rec Girl - yes I am aware that it's not edible, but it is called salt sometimes instead of silica gel.
2007-06-14 06:50:18 · update #1
They are packed with the shoes in order to remove any moisture that is in the air, and could damage the leather in the shoe and cause it to become moldy and thus unusable. They are referred to as a salt, as it is a chemical salt process to produce the gel that is super absorbent.
You have to realize that many products are shipped together, and many times clothing items may be shipped in the same container as water food and other items. Manufacturers must keep the freshness of all materials as much as possible, including leathers and other fabrics.
2007-06-14 14:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not salt! Do not put it on your food, lol. It is silica gel and it keeps the moisture and things from making your shoes nasty and smelly.
2007-06-14 13:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by rec girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the name is silica gel
this gel function is to catch th H2O (water particel) in the air, so the shoes will not be wet.
2007-06-14 14:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by marhama 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its to keep the moisture out before they are bought, in order to avoid bacteria growth. The consumer is supposed to throw it away once the shoes are bought because its poisonous if consumed.
2007-06-14 13:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by Heart of Fire 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Those make the shoes not smell like everyone's feet that's been in it.
Nothing is wrose, when it comes to shoe shopping, is when you're buying shoes, and they smelled as if they have been used in a bowling alley.
2007-06-14 13:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by Rollka! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its quite simple.they put them in shoes to keep them fresh so they dont grow the sweaty smelly smell.also so they dont go grow mold in them and then no one wont buy the shoes from the store and they will eventually run out of buisseness.
2007-06-14 13:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by bubly_rock_star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It absorbs the moisture so the shoe wouldn't get damaged... they also come with handbags and stuff...
2007-06-14 17:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, I have no idea.
Especially because they tell you to throw them away..
Good question :]
2007-06-14 13:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by Jenna 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I read it has to do with moisture.
2007-06-14 16:45:20 · answer #9 · answered by Sassafrass 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I do know that your not supposed to eat it.
2007-06-14 13:42:09 · answer #10 · answered by amanda. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋