Abstract: A water absorbant sheet, consisting essentially of wood pulp cellulose fiber and no more 15% by weight of water, is used to maintain problem areas particularly in marine and recreational vehicle applications, dry and to prevent mildew. Bedding is maintained dry by cutting the sheets to a size to conform to the bedding and placed under the bedding. The sheets can also be used to maintain cushions dry in a similar manner. After cutting the sheets to conform to the inside dimensions of a drawer, the sheets may be placed in the drawer to maintain the contents of the drawer dry. The sheets can also be cut to size and be placed on cupboard shelves to maintain cupboards dry.