You may have heard that putting a phone in a bowl of rice will help draw out moisture. It's been a tip that's been out there for years. Apple, however, says that's a no-no.
No, it doesn't work. Various methods for drying out a wet phone were tested here and rice was the least effective. Leaving your phone it in a dry place with good airflow will work much better.
No, it doesn't work. Various methods for drying out a wet phone were tested here and rice was the least effective. Leaving your phone it in a dry place with good airflow will work much better.
But if you are going to do the rice trick you're going to want to leave your device in for at least 24 hours, but it would be better if you left it for 48-72 hours. Make sure your device is oriented in a way so that the water stuck in it will be naturally pulled out via gravity.
While uncooked rice will absorb water, it would not be a good way to dry electronics as it may not absorb all of the water. A much better way is to flush the electronics a few times with denatured alcohol. It will mix with and carry the water away. And leave no residue as it dries.
Air it out: Find a cool, dry spot with good airflow (think living room fan, not scorching hairdryer). Imagine your phone is on a beach holiday, soaking up the (cool) rays. Patience is a virtue: Give your phone at least 30 minutes, preferably longer, to dry completely.
Turn your laptop upside down, place it on a towel or a microfiber cloth, and let the water drain out. Allow at least 24 hours for your computer to fully air dry for best results. Do not place your device in rice. You'll create more problems if the rice gets stuck in and around the components of your laptop.
If your iPhone gets wet don't dry it in a bag of rice, Apple has advised. Despite the technique's popularity, experts have long warned against it, with tests suggesting it doesn't work.
This technique is widely referred to as the “knuckle method,” which many home cooks—particularly those of Asian descent, including myself—swear will yield the perfect ratio of water to rice, regardless of batch size, owner of finger, or size of pot.
Wait for moisture to evaporate.
Water will naturally evaporate from the charging port within approximately 1 to 2 hours. If any liquid other than fresh water enters the charging port of your device, you must rinse it in fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth.
Please note that attempting to rapidly dry your device using a hair dryer or hot air may damage your device.
Rice doesn't magically fix water damage and may lead to grainy bits getting stuck in the various ports and holes. You should also avoid extremely hot or cold temperatures. Don't put your AirPods on a radiator or use a blow-dryer to speed up the process.
Finally, Cho uses the “10-5-5 rule.” That means bringing the rice to medium-high heat for 10 minutes, followed by low heat for 5 minutes, then he turns the heat off to let the rice steam for 5 minutes. And your perfect rice is complete!
Submerging a mobile device into rice is a common repair advice for devices that suffered from water damage. This technique has not been shown to be effective in repairing them. Submerging these devices into a desiccant may or may not be more effective than leaving them to dry in open air.
In many cases, the RICE method may still be appropriate for immediate relief after an injury, but not for long-term recovery. Sometimes, reducing pain, swelling or bleeding is the most immediate medical priority. Other times, a different protocol might work better.
Place your fingertip on top of the rice and add water until it reaches your first knuckle. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook for 18–20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. (It's OK to check.)
The knuckle trick is one simple rice trick you'll wish you knew sooner. You simply pour the amount of rice you want to cook into a pot, then add in water until the water level comes just above the rice. Then, place your index finger into the pot, resting the fingertip just on top of the rice.
Don't do that. Rice was never really a reliable option, but now companies are outright warning against it. Apple officially pooh-poohs the rice option for dealing with wet phones on its Support site. While uncooked rice is absorbent, it's incapable of collecting all the moisture hidden deep within your phone.
To dry iPhone, tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning or USB-C connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave the device in a dry area with sufficient airflow. Placing the device in front of a fan blowing cool air directly into the Lightning or USB-C connector may help the drying process.
“ I would try a vacuum cleaner with the pointy nozzle on it first. If that does not work, use the pointed end of a plastic toothpick to loosen the rice, while holding the vacuum cleaner nozzle very close, so as soon as the rice comes loose, it is sucked into the vacuum.
Using a hair dryer to dry a laptop is not recommended due to the risks of heat damage and pushing moisture deeper into the device. The safest approach is to power off the laptop, remove any external power sources, and allow it to air dry in a well-ventilated area.
Rice is a hygroscopic material. When dry rice is exposed to air with high relative humidity (RH) the rice grains will absorb water from the air (re-wetting). When wet rice is exposed to air with low RH the rice grains will release water to the air (drying).
To help absorb moisture from the laptop, place it in a large bag or container filled with desiccants like silica gel packets. Alternatively, you can use uncooked rice, but be cautious as rice grains can sometimes get lodged in ports and openings. Leave the laptop in the container for at least 24-48 hours.