But don't forget about unexpected places where mold may be lurking — like your silverware drawer — that may not typically be thought of as high-humidity areas. A silverware drawer can easily trap moisture and grow mold if utensils are damp. Even if you don't know silica gel packets by name, you likely know them by sight. The gel beads work through adsorption, a process where atoms, ions, or molecules stick to the surface of another object. An added bonus to putting them in your silverware drawer is that a drier environment reduces the likelihood that silverware will get tarnished.