Here I was in the computer room pounding away on the keyboard a few days ago when I heard muttering (and other language), coming from my wife.

So I ask her... "What's the matter", to which she answered... "Can't find my keys".

My response to that was... "Have you looked everywhere"?

After getting the old evil eye she sighed "Yes".

"Well you know", I said looking at her, "You'll most likely find them the last place you look... so why don't you look there first".

Ahhh... guys. Don't ever trifle with a woman who's late for her hair appointment when she can't find her keys. Take it from me... the aftermath of your comment ain't a pretty sight.

To calm the situation down I handed her my key fob/keys... and off she went. Once she left I started looking everywhere she usually puts (loses) them, ie: kitchen counter top, dining room table, living room coffee table, easy chair end table, master bead room dresser top, her other pocketbook, etc.

I even went as far as looking in the kitchen refrigerator... but even she isn't that to place them there.

After exhausting all her well known places, I decided the only two spots I hadn't looked were the clothes washer and dryer. Well, the dryer came up empty, but upon looking into the washer... there it was.

Upon removing the key fob/keys water began to run/dribble out. I popped open the case (as though I was replacing the battery), took out the battery itself and sprayed the unit with a can of computer air. I had a couple of bags of "Silica Gel Desiccant" handy so I placed everything into a small air tight container and left it over night.

The results: Her key fob seems to be working perfectly ok but I would think there's a easier and less costly way (if you have to replace the unit) to clean the fob.

CX5T Lover

P.S. I, on the other hand, have a small wire mesh basket sitting in the computer room where I keep my key fob/keys, wrist watch, ring, wallet, reading glasses, etc. Haven't lost/misplaced anything yet... knock on wood.

 

Wow! That's a long way of saying your wife ran her key fob through the wash, but it still works.

 

I agree... but I wanted to add a little levity to my story situation.

CX5T Lover

 

Too funny. For those of you that don't have Silica bags laying around the house, me included, toss your fob into sandwich bag with some uncooked rice overnight. The rice will readily absorb the moister. Also works well for cell phones that take a bath. Free tip for the day.