What to do when you drop your cellphone in the toilet

Today we’re lucky companies are coming out with so many waterproof options for our electronics.

But even if you can’t afford a waterproof cellphone like Sony’s Xperia Z, you can still buy some pretty durable waterproof cases from companies like Lifeproof and Otterbox.

Still, there are many of us who don’t have a waterproof phone or a waterproof case and subject our electronics to risky water situations. Believe it or not, one of those places is in the bathroom. According to BetterBathrooms.com, 75% of people admitted to sending tweets, e-mails, or having phone conversations while on the toilet.

Check out the following infographic about what to do when you drop your phone in the toilet.

Infographic via BetterBathrooms.com.

Water damage and cellphones

Most phones have a way of revealing if you’ve gotten them wet. For example, the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, and 4S have Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) both in the headphone jack, and on the bottom of the dock-connector housing. You will be able to see a pink color if it has been damaged by water. (The more pink you see, the more water it’s been exposed to.) The iPhone 5 features one water damage indicator on the inside of the nano SIM card slot, located on the right side of the phone.

In order to get a good look at the indicator you need to aim a flashlight or lighted magnifying glass into the jack. If the iPhone has been submerged in liquid, or has liquid damage, this circular indicator would be triggered and colored red or pink. If the indicator has been triggered, the repair is most likely not covered by the warranty.

However, back in April, Apple agreed to pay $53 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to warranties of early versions of the iPhone and iPod Touch. As it turns out, 3M, the company that makes the LCI, revealed that the strip turns color even if it’s only exposed to humidity and not water damage. (But if you drop it in the toilet, odds are they’ll know.)

The best way to ensure your electronics are safe from the toilet is to leave them out of the bathroom. Good luck!