A Dry Place for Wet Things

I recently found a damp moss spore colony thriving behind my radiator, which explains the humidity spike, but it got me thinking about containment. Most people buy these Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof bags for baby diapers.

I buy them because my apartment is a graveyard for damp potting mats and soggy pruning shears. At 14.95 for a pair on Amazon, they are suspiciously good at keeping moisture exactly where it belongs.

The fabric is water resistant, which is a polite way of saying it stops the mysterious puddle from migrating onto my vintage rugs. It is rare to find something so utilitarian that does not look like a sterile medical supply box.

These bags fold down to nothing when empty, much like a sensitive Calathea leaf in direct sunlight. If you have ever had to lug home a damp specimen from a garden center without ruining your upholstery, you understand the necessity.

They keep the mess contained. They do not leak.

They fit neatly into my plant travel kit. I suppose I could use them for wet swimsuits, but my Pothos clippings seem to enjoy the temporary housing much more.