Rice is for sushi, not smartphones.
Sure, the “bury it in rice” hack can draw out humidity—but it’s:
- Slow: 24‑48 hours of downtime.
- Messy: grains or starch dust can jam your charging port.
- Ineffective: rice can’t vibrate droplets welded onto the speaker mesh.
The 60‑second alternative
| Step | Why it works |
|---|---|
| 1. Blot, don’t blow. Gently dab grill with a lint‑free cloth. | Avoids pushing water deeper. |
| 2. Play a frequency sweep. Run our Quick Clean—it sweeps 800 Hz→50 Hz square‑wave for 30 s. | Pressure nodes shake droplets loose. |
| 3. Add vibration (Android). 10 s of 200 ms pulses. | Mechanical shake dislodges stubborn beads. |
| 4. Repeat twice. Most phones clear on pass #1; a second pass handles the last mist. |
✅ Ready? Run Quick Clean ↗
Why sound beats rice
- Instant feedback – you hear clarity return.
- No residue – nothing enters the ports except moving air.
- Works on earbuds & smartwatches, too.
Next time water sneaks past the IP‑rating, skip the pantry and let physics do the work.