# Soaking Gadget Savers Salvage Wet Devices with the Incredible RescueTec By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescuetec References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20121018/wet-gadget-savior/) & [rescuetec](http://www.rescuetec.com/) You no longer have to throw out your valuable phones and MP3 players if they accidentally get wet when you use RescueTec. This simple system will save your liquid-soaked gadgets so you won't lose all the [vital information you have saved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubii-power) on there and you don't have to go looking to buy new ones. Made up of a specially formulated compound, the RescueTec powder is "like a magnet to water," as the video explains. Place your phone or other gadget into the packet and let it set in the powder for 48 hours. The extremely absorbent substance will soak up every little bit of [water and water vapor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natruth-moisture-absorbers) in your devices, making them as good as new. Save money and save your gadgets with the incredibly useful RescueTec [device recovery system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-recovery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gadget-saving Technology:** Opportunity for the development of innovative products or services that can salvage liquid-soaked gadgets, preventing the need for replacement. - **Water-absorbent Compound:** Potential for the creation of new materials or technologies that can effectively remove water and water vapor from electronic devices. - **Device Recovery Systems:** Growing market for solutions that can restore functionality to wet gadgets, allowing users to save valuable information and avoid purchasing new devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation potential in the electronics industry to create waterproof or water-resistant devices, reducing the risk of damage caused by water exposure. - **Mobile Technology:** Opportunity for mobile technology companies to develop device protection features or accessories that prevent water-related damage and offer device recovery solutions. - **Consumer Electronics Repair:** Emerging market for repair services specializing in salvaging liquid-damaged gadgets, providing cost-effective alternatives to device replacement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker Maintenance Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fix-my-phone-speakers.md) - [Portable Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanguard.md) - [Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafade.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md) - [Water-Recycling Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s10-ultra-robot-vacuum.md) - [Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-repair-toolkit.md) - [Protective Tech-Charging Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powchell-charger.md) - [Dual Cleaning Mop Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-cleaner-mops.md) - [Ultrasonic Food Detoxifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtx-1.md)