Don't throw away those silica gel packets that come in shoes or vitamin containers. They are great to drop in damp shoes, the bottom of the laundry basket, or in your memory boxes to keep dampness under control. Other uses: in stored luggage, with your razor blades, or in the glove box of your car. One caution: store them in a sealed container until you get ready to use them to keep them safely away from children and pets.