8 Steps to Rescue Your Wet Gadgets

The monsoon is welcome for the relief it brings from the scorching summer, but it means one more thing: your gadgets are in danger. Who doesn't fear the prospect of a heavy downpour soaking the laptop in the bag, the camera in its case or the phone in the pocket? And the inevitable can happen no matter how much care you take. Don't panic. Just follow this simple guide:
Whether it's your phone, camera or laptop, the first thing to do when your gadget gets wet, is to switch it off and remove the battery
While damp, power going to the circuitry can cause irrevocable damage.
Dismantle it
Next, take out any other detachable parts. For example, the memory card or the SIM card. Even if you have a loop or charm on your phone, remove it.
Shake it off
Your gadget isn't immune to the laws of physics, so tilt it or shake it to drain out as much water as you can, but do it gently.
Wipe out
Use paper towels to wipe the gadget dry. But be careful: remember not to be rough when wiping the bits with open circuitry.
Blow to dry
Air is obviously helpful, but don't leave the gadget under the fan in an open room. Also, do not use a hair dryer on it. Hot or unpurified air isn't good for your gizmo.
Instead, hold the wet device in front of the vent of your air conditioner for a few minutes.
The Rice Trick
It might sound a bit weird, but burying your gadget in raw rice is great to suck out the moisture. Grab a deep pot and fill it up with clean, sifted rice — you don't want dirt getting into the machinery. Then, slowly and carefully shove your gizmo in and seal the top. The longer you keep it sealed, the drier the device will get.
We have found that a full day is enough to dry a phone that got wet in the rain, but depending on the severity of the situation, you can leave it there longer — it's not going to do it any harm.
Alcohol dabs
Once you take your gadget out of the rice bowl, don't rush to switch it on.
There will be remnants of water. A helpful tip is to dip a cotton ear bud in alcohol spirit and gently dab it on the circuitry and parts that seem damp. This helps the water evaporate faster when you rest the device.
Rest a bit
At this point, if you think there is still moisture left in the gizmo, place it on a towel for a few hours before repeating the steps starting with The Rice Trick.
Finally, if you are convinced that there is no more moisture in the gadget, you can reassemble the parts and switch it on.