Submerging a mobile device into rice is common mitigation advice to avoid water damage to electronics which have been splashed with or immersed in liquid. This technique has not been shown to be effective in avoiding the damage. Submerging these devices into a desiccant may or may not be more effective than leaving them to dry in open air. Uncooked rice is inferior to other common desiccants such as silica gel or cat litter, and Apple Support warns that small particles of rice could damage a phone.