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 cameras in its case or the phone in the pockets?And the inevitable can happen no matter how much care you take. Don’t panic. Just follows this simple guide:

Switch it off- Whether it’s your phone, camera or laptop, the first thing to do when your gadgets 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 gadgets 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 gadgets 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 Rick Trick.

Finally, if you are convinced that there is no more moisture in the gadgets, you can reassemble the parts and switch it on.