Whether it’s a mishap at the Beachmere boat ramp or a phone dropped in a puddle during a Ningi downpour, water damage is a race against time.
Forget the Rice!
The old myth of putting a wet phone in a bowl of rice is actually quite ineffective—it can even make things worse by getting “rice dust” into the ports. The real enemy isn’t just the water; it’s the corrosion that starts the moment the battery makes contact with the liquid.
The Correct “First Aid”
- Turn it off immediately. Do not try to see if it still works.
- Remove the case and any SIM or SD cards.
- Pat it dry with a lint-free cloth.
- DO NOT plug it in. Charging a wet phone is the fastest way to “fry” the internal chips permanently.
The best thing you can do is get it to a professional as quickly as possible so it can be opened and cleaned with specialized chemicals before the rust sets in.
