This product eliminates excess moisture that can cause damp-feeling fabrics and even damage your clothes and leather goods. This product also eliminates the unpleasant, musty odor caused by mildew growth. This product won't dry the air excessively to damage plants, furniture, or household goods. It can be used in closets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements or anywhere that excess moisture and stale stagnant air are a problem.