{"id":1277,"date":"2023-10-29T13:04:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T20:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=1277"},"modified":"2023-10-29T13:05:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T20:05:16","slug":"cant-find-useful-products-home-in-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/cant-find-useful-products-home-in-stores\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can\u2019t Find These Useful Products for Your Home in Stores"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><em>Ten products that will transform your home garage cleanup game<\/em><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_13659\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13659\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13659 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/messy-home-garage-pexels-lisa-fotios-115558-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A messy home garage work bench\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/messy-home-garage-pexels-lisa-fotios-115558-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/messy-home-garage-pexels-lisa-fotios-115558.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Industrial products can be invaluable for home garage, boat, or RV clean-up<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>There may never be such an unassuming and promising a place as the American garage. From the Walt Disney Company to Amazon and Google, leaders of some of the biggest and most successful companies in the United States <a href=\"https:\/\/retireat21.com\/blog\/10-companies-started-garages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">started their empires in humble garages<\/a>. The garage is where we moonlight as mechanics, woodworkers, and inventors. It\u2019s where people of all ages and walks of life experiment, tinker, and enjoy our hobbies.<\/p>\n<p>Is your own garage properly outfitted for this kind of exploration? Good news: You don\u2019t have to limit industrial products to industrial uses. Here are ten essential products that could also serve you at home to make your garage the ultimate DIY haven.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Universal Absorbent Pads<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/universalpadsrolls.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13660 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/universal-absorbent-pad-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Absorbent pad wiping greasy mechanical parts\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/universal-absorbent-pad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/universal-absorbent-pad-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/universal-absorbent-pad-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/universal-absorbent-pad-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Do you work on your own cars? What about fixing your lawn equipment? The home mechanic can benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/universalpadsrolls.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Absorbent Pads<\/a> in the garage to prevent oil leaks from reaching the floor. These gray pads are strong, highly absorbent, and suited for oil as well as water-based liquids.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine you&#8217;re in the middle of an oil change on your car, and a spill threatens to turn your garage floor into a slippery mess. That&#8217;s where Universal Absorbent Pads come to the rescue, effortlessly soaking up oil and other liquids to keep your workspace clean and safe.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Oil Absorbent Pads<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t let boat fuel refills contribute to water pollution! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oilonlypadsrolls.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Oil Absorbent Pads<\/a> repel water, so they float, while quickly absorbing all types of hydrocarbons. Because they&#8217;re white, you can also easily see how much oil they&#8217;ve soaked up.<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/are-you-prepared-for-watercraft-fun-and-associated-oil-spills\/\">planning a day out on the boat<\/a>, make sure to add this best-seller to your water sports packing list.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Absorbent Pillows<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/absorbent-pillows.htm\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/images\/general-purpose-pillow.jpg\" alt=\"universal-absorbent-pillows\" width=\"100\" height=\"69\" \/><\/a>For whatever random leaks that might happen in your garage, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/absorbent-pillows.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Absorbent Pillows<\/a> are ready for speedy cleanup. Whether it&#8217;s a container that accidentally topples over or any other garage leak, these pillows are your trusty sidekicks.<\/p>\n<p>Choose Universal Absorbent Pillows to tackle a variety of spills. You can also grab <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/color-code-your-spill-cleanup\/\">color-coded absorbent pillows<\/a> to target your specific leaks, be it water-based or chemical.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Absorbent Socks<\/h3>\n<p>Does water leak into your garage on rainy days? Do you experience drafts? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oil-absorbent-socks-spill-socks.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Absorbent Socks<\/a> come in four different varieties to keep wind and water out of your workspace. You can also use them to protect cabinets or walls from water damage.<\/p>\n<p>Simply lay one or more socks out, or wrap them around your equipment as a multi-functional spill-blocker.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Abzorb Oil Mat<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/abzorboilmat.htm\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/images\/absorbent-oil-mat.jpg\" alt=\"absorbent-mat\" width=\"166\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for durable, long-lasting floor mats that can absorb all kinds of liquids\u2014as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/prevent-slips-trips-and-falls\/\">prevent slips and falls<\/a>\u2014look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/abzorboilmat.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Abzorb Oil Mat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This mat\u2019s \u201cstain-stopper\u201d backing is slip-resistant, making it a perfect choice to position under the car in the garage or even keep snowy boots or lawn equipment on to prevent them from creating puddles.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Anti-Fatigue Mats<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/anti-fatigue-mats.htm\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/images\/anti-fatigue-mats.jpg\" alt=\"anti fatigue mats\" width=\"150\" height=\"118\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Anti-fatigue mats come in a variety of colors and styles<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whether you place them in the kitchen, hobby room, basement, or garage, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/anti-fatigue-mats.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Fatigue Mats<\/a> are stress-reducing and ergonomic when you use them in areas where you do a lot of standing.<\/p>\n<p>Say goodbye to aching feet or back and hello to comfortable, stress-free projects!<\/p>\n<h3>7. Granular Absorbents<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to be ready with only as much or as little absorbent power as you need for any given spill, consider our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/granular_absorbents_gransorb.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Granular Absorbents<\/a>. These loose absorbents are made from all-natural or recycled materials and come in a variety of packaging sizes to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Granules are a great option for fluids that might seep into garage floor cracks, corners, or crevices. Once the spill has been soaked up, you&#8217;ll be able to shop-vac or sweep the materials to collect it for safe disposal.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Industrial Wipes and Shop Rags<\/h3>\n<p>We all use cloths and rags around the house to clean up spills and accidents quickly. Why not try products specifically designed for that purpose? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-wipes-shop-rags.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Industrial Wipes and Shop Rags<\/a> are highly absorbent and are even available pre-treated with degreasers.<\/p>\n<p>From popular blue shop towels to rags or wipers made of reclaimed materials, these items offer endless uses for efficient clean-up tasks.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Marine Spill Absorbents<\/h3>\n<p>If you own a yacht or motorboat, you should be prepared for spills while out on the water, too. Aside from pads and rolls, we offer a variety of other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/marine-spill-response-booms-sweeps-oil-absorbent-bilge-boom-oil-absorbent-net-bags.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine Spill Absorbents<\/a> to help you contain hydrocarbon spills on water.<\/p>\n<p>Attach an oil absorbent sweep or pom-pom to your craft to catch oily sheen. And drop a bilge boom or net bag into any boat compartment to absorb engine fluids.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Stormwater Management Products<\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/stormwater_management_products.htm\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/images\/DraincoverSealProtectorIIRound.jpg\" alt=\"drain-cover-seal\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Protect your drains from pollution with re-usable covers<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you live in an area where storms are frequent, it may benefit you to stock up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/stormwater_management_products.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Stormwater Management Products<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Drain guards can protect drains from gathering sediment and trash and can even block your drain in case of a spill that you don\u2019t want spreading into your pipes. They easy to use, store, then re-use over and over again!<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to make your home garage spill-ready and safe?<\/h2>\n<p>Industrial products don&#8217;t have to be limited to industrial uses: With some preparation and creativity, you can make your garage, boat, or RV safer and cleaner \u2014 inside and out!<\/p>\n<p><em>To learn more about which industrial products make sense for you, contact Angie Meza at <a href=\"mailto:angie@absorbentsonline.com\">angie@absorbentsonline.com<\/a> or <a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:18008699633\">(800) 869-9633<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><em>This is a revision to a blog post with an original publication date of <strong>January 31, 2017<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten products that will transform your home garage cleanup game There may never be such an unassuming and promising a place as the American garage. 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