A bowl of rice can't save your tech. Electronic Rice™ creates an ultra-dry, measured environment that removes hidden moisture from hearing aids, earbuds, and small electronics—quickly, safely, and predictably.
*R. Zielinski, Electronic Rice™: A Case for End Point Drying (forthcoming)
†Redux Pro vacuum drying data, Oct 2019–Aug 2022, 532 machines worldwide
Rice doesn't work. It grows in water. Electronic Rice™ is an engineered desiccant that creates an ultra-dry environment (5–7% humidity vs 40–60% room air), measures moisture removal in real time, and tells you when drying is actually complete. Think of it as the difference between guessing and knowing.
Your skin constantly releases water to keep you cool—it's how your body regulates temperature. If you hold a humidity sensor near your neck, ears, or wrists, it jumps from normal room humidity (40–60%) to 80–90% in seconds.
Live in a hot, humid tunnel. Your ear canal is like a miniature steam room—warm and moist all day long.
Swimming in sweat vapor during workouts—not just occasional splashes, but constant humidity exposure.
Hours in pockets, against skin, bathroom steam, and temperature changes causing condensation.
This isn't just "if you drop your device in water"—it's constant exposure during every wear. Hearing aids are worn ~16 hours/day on average. Over time, invisible water vapor builds up inside microphones, speakers, batteries, and circuit boards, leading to muffled sound, shorter battery life, and sudden failures.
Typical Hearing Aid Moisture
~3–6 µL/day
Everyday sweat, humidity, and condensation from normal wear. Devices reach a saturation equilibrium—they don't accumulate moisture infinitely. But even this "steady state" moisture level degrades performance (muffled sound, static, shorter battery life). Regular overnight drying resets the baseline and extends device lifespan.
DryBuddy Mini Capacity
~1,000 µL
Approximately 20 drops of water. 5g Electronic Rice™ pod provides massive headroom for real-world moisture events.
DryBuddy Capacity
~2,000 µL
Approximately 40 drops of water. 10g Electronic Rice™ pod handles moderate moisture events with ease.
From household myths to professional solutions—see how Electronic Rice™ stacks up against every drying method.
The internet myth
Disposable desiccant
Basic maintenance tools
Engineered for devices
DryBuddy doesn't rely on guesswork. It creates an ultra-dry environment and measures how moisture leaves your device over time.
Place your hearing aids, earbuds, or small device into the DryBuddy chamber and close the lid.
Electronic Rice™ activates at very low humidity (5–7% RH), creating a strong pull for moisture.
Water inside your device evaporates and is immediately absorbed. Dual sensors track this in real time.
Built-in microprocessor analyzes moisture rate of change to detect when drying is complete.
DryBuddy signals when the cycle is done—no guessing whether your device is actually dry.
The difference: Instead of "leave it in rice and hope," DryBuddy gives you a measured, data-driven drying cycle backed by 10+ years of humidity science.
Can hold up to 20% of its weight in water. DryBuddy Mini (5g): ~1mL capacity. DryBuddy (10g): ~2mL capacity.
Two sensors track moisture levels inside and outside the chamber in real time for accurate end-point detection.
Microprocessor analyzes humidity convergence and rate of change to determine when drying is complete.
DryBUDDY can be reactivated with USB heating. DryBUDDY Mini uses replaceable pods—no reactivation mechanism, designed for convenience.
No drying system is magic. You deserve a clear explanation of where Electronic Rice™ shines and where it has limits—backed by real data from clinical use and laboratory testing.
Data Sources: Redux Pro clinical data (Oct 2019–Aug 2022, 532 machines, 129K+ treatments) + Laboratory testing by R. Zielinski (Electronic Rice™ author).
Can waterproof phones benefit from drying? Absolutely—and here's why the science is more complex than you'd think.
Waterproof seals that keep liquid water OUT can also trap water vapor IN once it penetrates.
Electronic Rice™ adsorbs water vapor from air. Water must evaporate and travel through air to reach the desiccant.
No air pathway = desiccant can't reach moisture—even if it's incredibly powerful.
Real-world scenarios
Water on outside, vapor escapes through speaker grills/ports. Electronic Rice™ handles this efficiently.
If vapor can escape through same pathway, Electronic Rice™ can dry it.
No vapor pathway = desiccant can't access it. Requires professional intervention.
What this means for you
Place device in Electronic Rice™ before seals re-engage or moisture penetrates deeper.
Open accessible ports/SIM trays during drying to create vapor pathways. Leave open for full cycle.
If device won't turn on after 24–48 hours, water may be sealed inside → Redux Pro vacuum drying.
The Positioning: Electronic Rice™ provides laboratory-grade drying for accessible moisture (the majority of real-world water events). For severely flooded devices or moisture trapped behind waterproof seals, Redux Pro vacuum drying lowers the boiling point of water for aggressive extraction even through waterproof barriers—6–8 minutes on average for most moisture events.
Every drying method side-by-side—from household myths to professional solutions.
| Feature | Household Rice | Silica Gel | Generic Dryers | Electronic Rice™ | Redux Pro Vacuum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Humidity | 45–50% RH | Variable | Unknown | 5–7% RH | Vacuum |
| Endpoint Detection | Timer | Sensors | Sensors | ||
| Reusable | |||||
| Measures Moisture Removed | |||||
| Best For | Nothing | Shipping packages | Daily maintenance | Daily + Moderate events | Severe events |
| Treatment Time | Days? | Unknown | Variable | 3–6 hours* on average | 6–8 minutes* on average |
| Environmental Impact | Landfill waste | Landfill waste | Reusable | Reusable | Reusable |
| Data Logging | Endpoint only | Report at end | |||
| Moisture Capacity | Minimal | Variable | N/A | 1–2ml (20–40 drops) | Unlimited |
| Cost | Free | ~$5–10 | $20–60 | $44–89 | Professional service |
The Bottom Line: Electronic Rice™ bridges the gap between ineffective home remedies (rice, silica gel) and professional vacuum drying. It provides laboratory-grade drying for routine moisture events with the intelligence to confirm when treatment is complete—at a fraction of the cost of professional services.
Common questions about Electronic Rice™ and DryBuddy
Yes! DryBUDDY and DryBUDDY Mini are proven effective for light to moderate phone moisture events.
Laboratory test results: DryBUDDY Mini removed 50 µL in 6 hours and 100 µL in 12 hours during controlled testing (results from R. Zielinski, author of Electronic Rice™ technical paper).
What this means for your phone:
Bottom line: DryBUDDY is optimized for hearing aids and earbuds, but laboratory data confirms it's effective for moderate phone moisture events too. For severe water damage, Redux Pro vacuum drying is the professional solution.
DryBUDDY Mini capacity (1,000 µL): Approximately 20 drops of water.
DryBUDDY capacity (2,000 µL): Approximately 40 drops of water.
Real-world examples:
Most real-world moisture incidents are well within Electronic Rice™ capacity. For reference, 1 drop of water = approximately 50 µL (medical/laboratory standard).
Redux Pro vacuum drying is professional-grade and extremely fast (6–8 minutes on average), but it's designed for severe water damage and clinic environments.
Electronic Rice™ is perfect for:
Redux Pro vacuum drying excels at:
Think of it like this: Electronic Rice™ is your daily defense. Redux Pro is the professional-grade emergency response when things go really wrong.
From daily defense to professional-grade emergency response - Redux has the right solution for every moisture challenge.
Professional-grade Electronic Rice™ drying for hearing aids, earbuds, and small electronics.
Compact Electronic Rice™ solution for smaller items and everyday moisture protection.
Professional-grade vacuum moisture removal for severe water damage and time-critical recovery.
