the Switch was running. I want to scream. I can technically afford to replace it but I'd rather not have to if I can avoid it... can it be saved?

Ziploc bag with a good amount of rice. Put the Switch in, let it be. I'd wrap the Switch in a towel before putting it in the rice. Silicant gel could do the job too I think?

(Not a pro or anything)

everything I looked at said the rice wouldn't work cries

do you have any silica gel packets? Those work drying out stuff too and are worth a shot to try.

Also, maybe some of the methods in this might work? liquid damage

I plugged it in after a night spent drying and it made a godsawful fizzPOP noise. it has rung up the curtain and joined the choir invisibule. I bought a new one. that's one expensive lesson about not taking your electronics into the bathroom