Question: Dry up a spilled glass of water.
Options:
Find a bunch of dried leaves.  Place the leaves on top of the water puddle and let them absorb as much as possible.  Remove wet leaves and replace with dry.  Press down on leaves if needed.  Use a fan on the damp area.
Find a couple of towels.  Place the towels on top of the water puddle and let them absorb as much as possible.  Remove wet towels and replace with dry.  Press down on towel if needed.  Use a fan on the damp area.
Answer: Find a couple of towels.  Place the towels on top of the water puddle and let them absorb as much as possible.  Remove wet towels and replace with dry.  Press down on towel if needed.  Use a fan on the damp area.