No one would argue that paper towels have their uses. However, they also have limitations. Some of the best products for managing life at home can’t be found at the grocery store.
For example, the common household solution for protecting floors from spills when you’re working is a tarp. But a tarp doesn’t absorb spills; it simply collects them. The most efficient way to protect your floors from paint and oil is an absorbent mat.
The bad news: These aren’t usually marketed outside industrial applications. The good news: You can buy them for your home anyway!
What is an Abzorb Mat?
Abzorb Mats feature a top layer made of a universal absorbent capable of containing all kinds of liquids. This layer is dark gray to disguise stains and prolong use. The bottom layer is a non-penetrable vinyl backing that’s skid-resistant and will stop absorbed liquids from leaking through the mat to the floor below.
The Abzorb Mat is specially designed to lay flat without curling or buckling, which helps prevent trips and falls. Our “stain stopper” backing is so tough that we guarantee it against leaks, cracks, and tears for three years.
It’s available in 3-foot and 6-foot widths, and you can even get custom lengths if you need a specific mat size.
What is it for?
There are countless uses for this flexible mat in your home or garage!
Try placing it underneath where you park or work on your car to catch oil or antifreeze drips and prevent concrete strains. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow in winter, the Abzorb Mat is perfect for catching melting snow runoff from vehicles, snow removal equipment, and even boots in the entryway or mudroom.
The Abzorb mat’s anti-slip properties make it great for back doors and garage doors. You can use it as a work bench cover, shelf liner, paint mat, craft mat, as well as underneath pet food and water bowls.
These mats may be designed for industrial use, but you can find plenty of useful implementations in your own home.
Ready to make your life simpler but have questions about which absorbents are right for your needs? Contact Travis Zdrazil at travis@absorbentsonline.com or (800) 869-9633.
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