Allow your dog to shake off in the tub, and have several towels heating up in the clothes dryer to help soak up the water in her coat. (happytailsspa-blog.com)
If you have a manageable number of such plants and pods, it can be helpful after a shower to soak up the water with paper tissue or towels. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
They protect against floods by soaking up water and holding it like a sponge. (sciencedaily.com)