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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw
Now, should I take it to the car when I get in, or a bit earlier to get a head start? How long does it take the silica gel to "charge"?
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You'd best leave it in there and let it soak up the moisture.
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I also noticed that a fine dust comes out of the sock when handling it. Could the crystals be deteriorating in the microwave?
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That'd be fine silica dust.
Don't inhale it.
Put the microwave on a lower output - lowest possible - and heat it more gently.
Or preferably put it on the heating.
You're likely blowing up the crystals.
Steam is 1200 times more voluminous than liquid water.
If the steam has no time to escape, it'll blow apart whatever tries to contain the expansion.
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Any other advice on using it?
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Put it in a bag with smaller holes / pores than a sock.