Can covering metal in a container of dry rice preserve it?

RobertGuy · 12th January 2016, 07:43 AM

Dry rice has often been promoted as a way of drying out electrical items such as mobile (cell) phones that have been dropped in water. It does seem effective but I don't think it is used for extended storage. The whole point is that the rice absorbs excess water and therefore ceases to be dry rice. Then rot and mould become a problem. Unless your container is well sealed vermin infestations are also likely.

12th January 2016, 07:43 AM	#4
RobertGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 135	Dry rice has often been promoted as a way of drying out electrical items such as mobile (cell) phones that have been dropped in water. It does seem effective but I don't think it is used for extended storage. The whole point is that the rice absorbs excess water and therefore ceases to be dry rice. Then rot and mould become a problem. Unless your container is well sealed vermin infestations are also likely.