17 Aug
2007
17 Aug
'07
11:13 a.m.
On 8/16/07, Chuck Guzis <cclist at sydex.com> wrote:
Before silica gel became ubiquitous as a dessicant,
toasted rice was
used. Very inexpensive if you could keep your package vermin-free,
but a real rat-and-mouse-lure otherwise.
Hmm... I'm sure it would work in moderately humid environments, but
wet ones would lead to moldy rice, I'd wager.
Here in the midwest, though, I'd be much more worried it would attract
more mice/rats than just an empty box would. :-/
Silica gel can be recycled by heating in an oven.
Indeed.
-ethan