Has anyone every used silica bags?

[mattzilla 0]

has anyone ever thought of using these for your hockey skates?

or just a bunch of them into your hockey bag to help absorb all the bacteria and moisture.

I'd imagine it would work wonders, it seems like a great idea.

They come with high end snowboots, why not high end skates?

SEE! that is clearly a rollerblade.

either way, im gonna buy some and try them out. i'll let you all know how it goes.

[wk_style 0]

I bet they would work well in my gloves, that happen to smell God awful. Bacteria loves them or something.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Been there, done that.

http://www.korhockey.com/drypack.html

[wk_style 0]

JR.. You got a set of those? They any good?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

I used to sell them.

They work.

[Dante2004 0]

Would this remove moisture AND bacteria? Or just mositure? Call me a pesimist, but it seems like the moisture would evaporate faster with a little air current (fan, breeze, etc.) I air my gear out on the deck when I can...

[mattzilla 0]

well you know when you buy a pair of shoes, or whatever really, there is one of those little tiny silica bags that say 'do not eat' ( even though they look so damn tempting )they put those in the products so that it wont get damaged by moisture and bacteria while shipping, or even in storage.

its a giant version of those.

[wk_style 0]

well you know when you buy a pair of shoes, or whatever really, there is one of those little tiny silica bags that say 'do not eat' ( even though they look so damn tempting )

At least im not the only one who is tempted to eat them... but does cause it says not to.

[KYHockey3 0]

does anyone know an online retailor for the kors ones?

i bought some wicked lights off someone and the skates sure could use these

[mattzilla 0]

if there is any outdoors stores around you, or higher end snowboard places around, they'll carry them. they wont be 'hockey' ones... but it'll be the same thing

[KYHockey3 0]

if there is any outdoors stores around you, or higher end snowboard places around, they'll carry them. they wont be 'hockey' ones... but it'll be the same thing

no outdoors stores that i can think of, not much snowboarding either here in ky. on their retailers list i saw sports giant, so i may have to give them a call

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

I used to throw a bunch in the bottom of my bag. no visible (you know what

I mean) difference, but maybe that was because I never took them out of the bag to air out.

[Gummer12 134]

Call me a pesimist

Okay, you're a Pesamist. :P

I just bought a pair of K2 packs from MC Sports, and just put em in my skates which are still wet and rank from last night's game, will let you know how they come out in a few hours.

[mattzilla 0]

look at this, internet forums IN ACTION, LIVE AND IN YOUR FACE

or something like that...

but yeah, do tell

[Alias81 0]

Do they really eliminate bacteria in the skate, can anybody confirm this?

[mattzilla 0]

Do they really eliminate bacteria in the skate, can anybody confirm this?

well, thats what the websites SAY it does.

[sdcopp 1]

okay, times for todays psuedo-chem lesson.

What is Silica Gel; How does Silica Gel work?

Silica gel was developed just prior to WWI and was used in Allied gas masks; then, in WWII it was used extensively to keep penicillin dry. It remains the highest capacity adsorbent available today. Not a "gel" as commonly thought of, and not to be confused with "silicon gel", silica gel is a porous, granular form of silica, synthetically manufactured from sodium silicate.

The internal structure of each small silica gel granule is composed of a vast network of inter-connecting microscopic pores, which attract and hold moisture by a phenomena known as physical adsorption and capillary condensation. (It sounds ridiculous, but a single teaspoon of Hydrosorbent Silica Gel has an internal adsorptive area equivalent to a football field, including the two end zones.) Hydrosorbent Silica Gel is inert, non-toxic and safe to use to protect foods, medicines, sensitive materials, electronics, films, etc. Even when saturated with adsorbed moisture, silica gel looks and feels dry to the touch.

but it does nothing for anti-bacterial help, just dries stuff out to help prevent bacteria growth or form. If it's there already, the silica won't make it go away.

[ash_96 0]

so basically it wont get rid of bacteria it will just reduce its occurance because there wont be as much moisture.

How long would it take to try out skates with it?

[Alias81 0]

okay, times for todays psuedo-chem lesson.

What is Silica Gel; How does Silica Gel work?

Silica gel was developed just prior to WWI and was used in Allied gas masks; then, in WWII it was used extensively to keep penicillin dry. It remains the highest capacity adsorbent available today. Not a "gel" as commonly thought of, and not to be confused with "silicon gel", silica gel is a porous, granular form of silica, synthetically manufactured from sodium silicate.

The internal structure of each small silica gel granule is composed of a vast network of inter-connecting microscopic pores, which attract and hold moisture by a phenomena known as physical adsorption and capillary condensation. (It sounds ridiculous, but a single teaspoon of Hydrosorbent Silica Gel has an internal adsorptive area equivalent to a football field, including the two end zones.) Hydrosorbent Silica Gel is inert, non-toxic and safe to use to protect foods, medicines, sensitive materials, electronics, films, etc. Even when saturated with adsorbed moisture, silica gel looks and feels dry to the touch.

but it does nothing for anti-bacterial help, just dries stuff out to help prevent bacteria growth or form. If it's there already, the silica won't make it go away.

Thanks!

I'd also like to say how much your avatar reminds me of a baked potoato with a fork in it. :lol:

[sdcopp 1]

okay, times for todays psuedo-chem lesson.

What is Silica Gel; How does Silica Gel work?

Silica gel was developed just prior to WWI and was used in Allied gas masks; then, in WWII it was used extensively to keep penicillin dry. It remains the highest capacity adsorbent available today. Not a "gel" as commonly thought of, and not to be confused with "silicon gel", silica gel is a porous, granular form of silica, synthetically manufactured from sodium silicate.

The internal structure of each small silica gel granule is composed of a vast network of inter-connecting microscopic pores, which attract and hold moisture by a phenomena known as physical adsorption and capillary condensation. (It sounds ridiculous, but a single teaspoon of Hydrosorbent Silica Gel has an internal adsorptive area equivalent to a football field, including the two end zones.) Hydrosorbent Silica Gel is inert, non-toxic and safe to use to protect foods, medicines, sensitive materials, electronics, films, etc. Even when saturated with adsorbed moisture, silica gel looks and feels dry to the touch.

but it does nothing for anti-bacterial help, just dries stuff out to help prevent bacteria growth or form. If it's there already, the silica won't make it go away.

Thanks!

I'd also like to say how much your avatar reminds me of a baked potoato with a fork in it. :lol:

it's actually a demon bear from an old New Mutants comic :lol:

so the silica will just help dry it out, but Lysol is still your best friend for already stinky gear. I'd say spray with Lysol, let dry and go to town with the silica packs, more for a full bag. There's also places that offer the sani-sport cleaners that could be used to de-funk gear and then follow up with the silica.

[Gummer12 134]

Okay, Back with Synopsis of Dry Pacs. I put them in my skates at 430, as of ten minutes ago, they are Dry and ready for game use. But the odors are still present. Now, the skates were not completely wet as if I just took them off, they have been hung to dry overnight in locker room. But they were still damp when I put them in. I will update you all again either tomorrow afternoon, if not then next game is Tuesday night. But as of right now, I Highly recommend them.

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

okay, times for todays psuedo-chem lesson.

What is Silica Gel; How does Silica Gel work?

Silica gel was developed just prior to WWI and was used in Allied gas masks; then, in WWII it was used extensively to keep penicillin dry. It remains the highest capacity adsorbent available today. Not a "gel" as commonly thought of, and not to be confused with "silicon gel", silica gel is a porous, granular form of silica, synthetically manufactured from sodium silicate.

The internal structure of each small silica gel granule is composed of a vast network of inter-connecting microscopic pores, which attract and hold moisture by a phenomena known as physical adsorption and capillary condensation. (It sounds ridiculous, but a single teaspoon of Hydrosorbent Silica Gel has an internal adsorptive area equivalent to a football field, including the two end zones.) Hydrosorbent Silica Gel is inert, non-toxic and safe to use to protect foods, medicines, sensitive materials, electronics, films, etc. Even when saturated with adsorbed moisture, silica gel looks and feels dry to the touch.

but it does nothing for anti-bacterial help, just dries stuff out to help prevent bacteria growth or form. If it's there already, the silica won't make it go away.

Thanks!

I'd also like to say how much your avatar reminds me of a baked potoato with a fork in it. :lol:

it's actually a demon bear from an old New Mutants comic :lol:

so the silica will just help dry it out, but Lysol is still your best friend for already stinky gear. I'd say spray with Lysol, let dry and go to town with the silica packs, more for a full bag. There's also places that offer the sani-sport cleaners that could be used to de-funk gear and then follow up with the silica.

yeah, i see it now. before, I thought it was one of those innersoles, except it was really worn down and had some mold on the top.

so basically it makes stuff dry, but doesnt do anything about the odor?

[mattzilla 0]

im sure in the long run it'll help with the smell.

[Bane 1]

okay, times for todays psuedo-chem lesson.

What is Silica Gel; How does Silica Gel work?

Silica gel was developed just prior to WWI and was used in Allied gas masks; then, in WWII it was used extensively to keep penicillin dry. It remains the highest capacity adsorbent available today. Not a "gel" as commonly thought of, and not to be confused with "silicon gel", silica gel is a porous, granular form of silica, synthetically manufactured from sodium silicate.

The internal structure of each small silica gel granule is composed of a vast network of inter-connecting microscopic pores, which attract and hold moisture by a phenomena known as physical adsorption and capillary condensation. (It sounds ridiculous, but a single teaspoon of Hydrosorbent Silica Gel has an internal adsorptive area equivalent to a football field, including the two end zones.) Hydrosorbent Silica Gel is inert, non-toxic and safe to use to protect foods, medicines, sensitive materials, electronics, films, etc. Even when saturated with adsorbed moisture, silica gel looks and feels dry to the touch.

but it does nothing for anti-bacterial help, just dries stuff out to help prevent bacteria growth or form. If it's there already, the silica won't make it go away.

Thanks!

I'd also like to say how much your avatar reminds me of a baked potoato with a fork in it. :lol:

it's actually a demon bear from an old New Mutants comic :lol:

so the silica will just help dry it out, but Lysol is still your best friend for already stinky gear. I'd say spray with Lysol, let dry and go to town with the silica packs, more for a full bag. There's also places that offer the sani-sport cleaners that could be used to de-funk gear and then follow up with the silica.

The Anti-bacterial version of Febreeze works really well too. You can tell if you have the right one because it is in a blue bottle with an orange label.

[wk_style 0]

O God not Febreze. Nothing in this planet makes me more nauseous then that stuff. Prob cause people soak their gear in it enough and then sit in the locker room. Last thing I need before a game is to be lightheaded.. lol