https://silicabox.co/blogs/news 2026-08-21T13:03:57+02:00 weekly https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides 2026-08-21T13:22:49+02:00 weekly https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/what-is-silica-gel-and-how-does-it-actually-work 2026-08-21T13:22:13+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article1-pouch-hero.jpg?v=1787311333 What is silica gel and how does it actually work? SilicaBox mesh pouch filled with orange silica gel beads on black, loose beads scattered in front https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/why-does-silica-gel-change-color 2026-08-21T13:22:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article2-beads-split.jpg?v=1787311334 Why does silica gel change color? Field of silica gel beads on black, bright orange on the left meeting deep green on the right in a patchy border https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/is-silica-gel-toxic 2026-08-21T13:22:16+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article3-donoteat-packet.jpg?v=1787311336 Is silica gel toxic? Torn white desiccant packet printed SILICA GEL DO NOT EAT with orange beads spilling out, macro on black https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/why-do-fishing-hooks-rust-in-a-tackle-box 2026-08-21T13:22:18+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article4-rusty-hook.jpg?v=1787311338 Why do fishing hooks rust in a tackle box? Rusty fishing treble hook surrounded by condensation droplets, macro on black https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/what-is-vci-rust-protection 2026-08-21T13:22:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article5-vci-bag.jpg?v=1787311340 What is VCI rust protection? Blue-tinted VCI plastic zip bag with three clean silver treble hooks inside, macro on black https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/why-is-my-tackle-box-wet-inside 2026-08-21T13:22:23+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article6-fogged-lid.jpg?v=1787311342 Why is my tackle box wet inside? Inside of a tackle box looking up at its clear lid covered in condensation droplets and fog https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/are-rusty-hooks-dangerous 2026-08-21T13:22:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article7-hook-pair.jpg?v=1787311345 Are rusty hooks dangerous? A bright new fishing hook lying next to a rusted, blunted one on black https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/how-much-silica-gel-do-you-need-in-a-tackle-box 2026-08-21T13:22:28+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article8-pouch-scale.jpg?v=1787311347 How much silica gel do you need in a tackle box? Silica gel mesh pouch on a black digital kitchen scale reading 10.5 grams https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/how-often-should-you-recharge-silica-gel 2026-08-21T13:22:30+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article9-oven-tray.jpg?v=1787311350 How often should you recharge silica gel? Saturated green silica gel pouch on a baking tray on an oven rack, ready for recharging https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/how-long-does-silica-gel-last 2026-08-21T13:22:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article10-hourglass.jpg?v=1787311352 How long does silica gel last? Hourglass filled with orange silica gel beads running through the neck, on black https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/what-humidity-level-causes-rust 2026-08-21T13:22:34+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article11-hygrometer.jpg?v=1787311354 What humidity level causes rust? 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Wet silver spoon lure covered in water droplets lying on a dark charcoal waffle towel https://silicabox.co/blogs/guides/silica-gel-vs-vci-whats-the-difference 2026-08-21T13:22:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1007/7647/6957/articles/article18-versus.jpg?v=1787311368 Silica gel vs. VCI: what's the difference? Orange silica gel pouch on the left facing a clear VCI bag holding fishing hooks on the right