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Top 7 Ways to Revive Your Wet Cannabis in Phuket
Description: Accidentally spilling water
Introduction
Cannabis lovers know that keeping their stash fresh and high-quality is very important. But sometimes, accidents happen – your precious cannabis might end up getting wet. Don’t worry just yet, there’s a chance you can save it. The following techniques are handy ways to dry out and maybe save your soaked cannabis, depending on how it got wet. If the weed fell into a pool filled with chemicals or the sea, it’s best to consider it gone. However, if a water pipe spill or a bit of water is the problem, these seven methods could be your solution.
Key Takeaways
- Revive with Care: If your cannabis gets wet, there are several methods, such as using rice, silica gel, paper towels, an oven, paper bags, a dehydrator, or a humidity pack to dry it effectively and keep it usable.
- Not All Methods are Safe: Avoid potentially harmful drying techniques such as using a microwave, hair blow-dryer, direct sunlight, heater, or an air conditioning vent. These can degrade your cannabis and alter its quality and potency.
- Prevention is Key: To avoid such issues, always store your cannabis properly in a cool, dark place, in an airtight container. If your cannabis gets wet, consider the source and amount of water before trying to save it and always check for mold during the drying process.
1. Rice
Rice is a famous drying agent, often used for things like smartphones. It can also be useful in drying your cannabis.
- Fill a mason jar halfway with rice, and place your wet cannabis in it.
- Cover the cannabis with more rice and let the jar sit in a dark, dry place, uncovered for about 24-48 hours.
- You can also point a fan or dehumidifier at the jar to move the air around. If the weed is dry when you take it out, you’re good to go. If not, you might need to try the paper towel technique.
2. Silica Gel
Just like how silica gel keeps your shoe boxes and food packets dry, it can also help with your wet cannabis.
- Put your cannabis and several packets of silica gel into a large, airtight glass jar.
- Seal the jar tightly and leave it in a cool, dark place for about 24-48 hours.
- Check the weed regularly. Once it feels dry, remove it from the jar.
3. Paper Towels
Drying your weed in paper towels is a simple method. You’ll also need a fan or a dehumidifier for this.
- Wrap your wet cannabis in paper towels and move it into a dark, dry spot.
- Set a fan or dehumidifier nearby to move air or get rid of moisture.
- Change the paper towels and turn your cannabis every few hours to prevent mold growth. Do this for at least 24-48 hours, until the cannabis feels dry and firm to the touch.
4. Oven
If you’re impatient and can’t wait 24 hours or more for your weed to dry, you can pop it in the oven. But remember, doing this will activate the cannabis, making it better for food and liquid extracts rather than smoking.
- Crush the wet weed with your fingers as best you can and lay it out on a tray.
- Bake it in the oven at 245 F for 30 – 40 minutes. Then, remove it and let it cool.
- Store it in a cool, dark place until it comes back to room temperature.
5. Paper Bag
This method is like the paper towel method, as it uses the wait-and-dry technique to remove moisture.
- Put your wet cannabis in a paper bag with a paper towel at the bottom.
- Put the bag in a dark, dry room with a fan to move air around.
- Replace the paper towel every few hours and turn your cannabis each time to prevent mold growth. Let it sit for at least 24-48 hours or until dry.
Description: Rice
6. Dehydrator
You can use a food dehydrator to dry out your wet cannabis, especially if it has adjustable temperature settings.
- Put your weed on the trays of the dehydrator.
- Set the temperature to the lowest setting possible to avoid activating your weed.
- Check the weed regularly to make sure it’s drying evenly and to stop it from getting too dry.
7. Humidity Pack
If your weed is just a bit damp and not completely soaked, a humidity pack can help draw out the extra moisture.
- Put the humidity pack in the storage container with your cannabis.
- Leave the jar for up to three days to let the humidity pack draw out the moisture.
How Not To Dry Wet Weed
Panic can start when you realize your weed has gotten wet, but don’t make a bad situation worse and ruin your weed beyond use. When in doubt, use common sense and throw out your wet weed. The internet is full of “creative” ways to dry your weed that do more harm than good. Here are five methods you should avoid:
- A Hair Blow-Dryer: A blow dryer on low may work for smaller, whole cannabis buds, but it won’t work for big buds or ground weed. The hot air won’t be able to get into the density of the big buds, drying it unevenly, and it will simply blow away ground cannabis.
- Laying it Out in the Sun: Sunlight is not reliable enough to dry out your cannabis effectively – it can even start to degrade the cannabinoids and the terpenes, converting THC into CBN, and changing the strength of your herb.
- Using a Heater or Radiator: This can dry out your cannabis too quickly, which can degrade the cannabinoids and terpenes, changing the quality of the smoke and the strength.
- Air Conditioning Vent: Much like the heater, this method can dry your cannabis unevenly and too quickly, potentially leading to a harsh smoking experience and less potent weed.
- A Microwave: Blasting your weed with electric waves is a sure way to ruin a smooth hit and maybe destroy the cannabinoids. It also makes a strong and unpleasant smell.
Conclusion
The stress of a water-damaged stash can be overwhelming for any cannabis enthusiast. But with these seven salvage techniques and knowledge of what not to do, you have options to try a recovery. Remember, these methods should only be used if your weed has just gotten wet, not if it’s been soaked for an unknown time. Always check your drying weed regularly for signs of mold growth – risking your health to save some cannabis is never a good idea. Prevention is better than cure, so always store your cannabis properly in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place under 70F to avoid such problems.