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If you got your cell phone wet, the first thing you should do is turn it off, even if it seems to be working, so it doesn't short circuit. Once it's off, take out the battery and place it on a paper towel. Depending on your phone, you might need to use a special kind of screwdriver to get the battery out. You should also take out your phone's SIM card if it has one. When you've finished disassembling your phone, use the hose attachment on a vacuum to suck water out of all the components. Wipe your phone and battery dry with a paper towel as you're vacuuming it. Once you're done, leave your phone and battery in a bowl of uncooked instant rice or silica gel packets for 48-72 hours to absorb any leftover moisture. To learn how to dry a wet cell phone using crystal cat litter, scroll down.